The National Pulse

The Liliesleaf Farm Museum has shut down due to financial struggles and a lack of support from the government. This according to Nicholas Wolpe, founder and CEO of Liliesleaf Trust. Liliesleaf, is one of South Africa's most iconic national heritage sites and landmark of the country's anti-apartheid struggle. Meanwhile the national Department of Sport, Arts and Culture say the government cannot con...

It is public knowledge that William Ruto has fallen out with President Uhuru Kenyatta, with observers suggesting that their relationship has been strained because Kenyatta reneged on a deal to back his deputy to succeed him next year. But why such a huge security arrangement – is his life in danger? Guest: Faith Mabera, Senior Researcher at the Institute for Global Dialogue

According to the department of transport in the Eastern Cape - 31 passengers who died in a fatal DMJ Transport bus accident last month were not wearing seatbelts. Also the department’s preliminary report suggests possible mechanical failure. So following these revelations what’s going to be the next step? Guest: Unathi Binqose, spokesperson for the Department of Transport in...

The Special Investigating Unit (SIU) says former Health Minister, DR. Zweli Mkhize, may have committed actions of criminality in the Digital Vibes corruption scandal. Briefing the Standing Committee on Public Accounts, Scopa earlier on today about its investigations into personal protective equipment (PPE) corruption, SIU head Advocate Andy Mothibi told Scopa that they have included their referral...

Earlier this year, questions were raised about South Africa’s role in supplying weapons and training to Mozambique during the conflict in Cabo Delgado. However, the National Conventional Arms Control Committee told parliament recently that there was no foul play in relation to the matter and no regulations were violated in terms of SA arms export regulations. Guest: Advocate Ezra Jele, the h...

Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Nqaba Bhanga is said to be recovering in Intensive Care Unit at a private hospital after he underwent surgery following a serious accident. The Democratic Alliance Mayoral candidate was involved in a car accident on the R75 in Gqeberha this past weekend. The accident left two people dead. So how will this incident affect the DA in Nelson Mandela Bay politically ahead of th...

Last night five people were shot and killed in Umlazi. MEC for Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal, Peggy Nkonyeni has expressed concerns about the growing number of killings in this area and she is worried that this seems to be a growing trend. Guest: Kwanele Ncalane, Spokesperson for the department of Community Safety and Liaison in KwaZulu-Natal

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (Popcru) says they are worried about escalating number of police killed by criminals. The Union says there are targeted killings of police officers and not much is being done about it. GUEST : Popcru spokesperson Richard Mamabolo

Former president Jacob Zuma has reported refused to be examined by doctors appointed by the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA). The Jacob Zuma Foundation has lashed out at the State for 'second guessing' the medical report produced by the military doctors on Zuma's health. So is the former president within his legal rights to refuse a second medical examination from NPA-appointed doctors? GUEST:...

The South African Social Security Agency, Sassa has made the first batch of Covid-19 grant payments. The social security agency says uncollected special Covid-19 SRD grants from the previous cycle must be collected today. SASSA has also dismissed reports of racial profiling when paying out the R350 social relief of distress grant to minorities. GUEST: Sassa spokesperson, Paseka Letsatsi

The Presidency is yet to confirm reports that President Cyril Ramaphosa's spokesperson Khusela Diko has been reinstated with a warning. Diko took a leave of absence in July last year following allegations of her late husband's involvement in a PPE tender scandal. Meanwhile, the DA is calling on Presidency to release the outcome of the disciplinary process of Presidential spokesperson Khusela Diko....

We learn more about “Request A Slot” campaign that was launched by the Gauteng department of transport earlier today. The campaign was launched in order to deal with the driver’s license renewal backlog in the province. Guest: Jacob Mamabolo, MEC for Public Transport and Roads Infrastructure

The department of education in KwaZulu-Natal is under immense pressure as a surge in Covid-19 cases hits more than 350 schools in the province. Recently, KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala revealed that the provincial department of education is intensifying non-pharmaceutical interventions to reduce the spread of the virus in schools. Guest: Dr Barney Mthembu, Acting head of KZN's education department

Former MKMVA President Kebby Maphatsoe is no more. He passed away this afternoon; Maphatsoe was also an ANC MP and former Deputy Minister of Defence and military veterans GUEST: Suspended ANC member, Carl Niehaus

The United States has finally completed the withdrawal of its forces from Afghanistan, ending 20 years of war. But on the other hand, many Afghans remain fearful of the Taliban rule and there have been disturbing reports of killings and other abuses in areas under Taliban control despite the group's pledges to restore peace and security. So what now for those who remain behind? Guest: Brooks Spect...

A new COVID-19 variant, C-Point One - Point Two (C.1.2) has been detected in South Africa and several other countries. The variant has been found to be more mutated in comparison to any other known variant of COVID-19. Researchers from the National Institute of Communicable Diseases and the KZN Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform (KRISP) say the variant was first detected in May this year....

Women are still finding it hard to advance to leadership roles. Women make up 53% of public servants; however, they only make up 33% of the senior management. The Department of Public Service and Administration today hosted a webinar on women's leadership in the public service as part of the national women's month. The webinar focused on challenges faced by women seeking to advance to leadership r...

Six men arrested in connection with the murder of senior Gauteng Department of Health official, Babita Deokaran will remain in custody, at least until their next court appearance on the 13th of September. That's when the suspects are expected to make a formal bail application. One of the men arrested for the murder has since been released... GUEST: NPA Gauteng spokesperson, Phindi Louw Mjonondwane

The Hawks have arrested 13 suspects for alleged corruption related to tender irregularities at the Mogalakwena Municipality in Mokopane. The suspects include a former mayor, an ANC REC member in the Waterberg region and business people... GUEST: Captain Matimba Maluleke, Spokesperson for the Hawks in Limpopo

As we continue with this conversation, we now look at the role of universities in encouraging students to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 and joining us for this discussion is Professor Ahmed Bawa who is the CEO of Universities South Africa GUEST: Professor Ahmed Bawa, CEO of Universities South Africa

We dissect the findings of the South African Gender Progress Study which looked at the whole issue of patriarchy in all Southern African Development Community countries (SADC). The outcomes of the study suggest that while 60% of women and men in the SADC region agree or strongly agree that “women and men should be treated the same”, 68% agree or strongly agree that “a woman shoul...

The deadline for renewing learners' and drivers' licenses which expired between 26 March 2020 and 31 August 2021 has been extended to March 2022. Transport Minister, Fikile Mbalula, made the announcement earlier on. This after several motorists - whose licenses expired between March and December last year, complained that they have been unable to making renewal bookings, with an August the 31st de...

The Democratic Alliance, DA and the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF say they will opposes the ANC's application to reopen candidate nomination system. The party indicated it will be approaching the Electoral Court to ask for the re-opening of the registration of candidates for the upcoming local elections at least for a day. It says if the court rejects its application it won't be able to field 30...

In conversation with Dr Dennis Liotta who is widely known for advancing the frontiers of science and medicine – many of you may remember him as one of the team members that developed HIV ARV medicine. He joins us now to discuss the importance of developing effective interventions that are aimed at fighting communicable diseases. Guest: Dr Dennis Liotta, inventor of the breakthrough HIV Drug...

On World News today, we look at the significance of President Cyril Ramaphosa’s visit to Germany: Ramaphosa is currently in Berlin to attend the G20 Compact with Africa Summit. The Berlin meetings will include a G20 Investment Summit, as well as a separate meeting of Heads of State and Heads of Government, where discussions will take place on ways in which to improve the business environment...