The National Pulse

Five men have been convicted to life imprisonment for murdering Rhythm City actor Dumisani Masilela. Masilela was shot during a hijacking in Tembisa in 2017. For more on this we're joined on the line by Dumisani's friend, actor and TV personality Zola Hashatsi, who was in court yesterday to support the Masilela family. GUEST: Actor and TV personality Zola Hashatsi

The national department of health has placed the CEO of the Health Professions Council of SA, Dr David Motau on precautionary suspension - after serious allegations of fraud and corruption were levelled against him. On Monday, Motau together with 12 other accused appeared before the Bloemfontein magistrate's court after being arrested by the Hawks. In his case, the charges stem from his tenure as...

A Muslim lawyer is in hot water after she allegedly asked why a fellow Muslim lawyer is dressed like a 'ninja'. The comments were made during a virtual Constitutional Court hearing on an application by the Women's Legal Centre to advocate for the recognition and regulation of Muslim marriages by the State. During the virtual sitting, the lawyer could be heard saying "she's dressed like a ninja", r...

A shortage of truckers across the United States has become so severe that companies are now trying to bring in drivers from abroad like never before. US companies are increasingly turning to drivers from South Africa and Canada, as workers from these countries can often speak English, making it easier to get the necessary license. For more on this, we're joined on the line by Mary Phadi, President...

The EFF will march to Phoenix tomorrow in protest against what they call the racial killings of black people during the unrest and violence in Phoenix, KZN. GUEST: Marshall Dlamini, Secretary General for the Economic Freedom Fighters, EFF

The National Prosecuting Authority, NPA has raised its concerns about former President Jacob Zuma's latest attempt to have his plea hearing heard in an open court. Zuma reportedly refused to consent to virtual 'special plea' hearing for his corruption trial. Zuma's imprisonment for contempt of court has seen mass looting, protests and unrest, that have left several people dead and many businesses...

Local Government Elections Update: As was expected, earlier today, the Independent Electoral Commission announced that they have decided to launch an urgent application to the Constitutional Court to have the local government elections postponed. Guest: Mawethu Mosery, IEC’s Deputy Chief Electoral Officer

Today we tackle the issue of alcohol consumption. Recent data published in the Lancet Oncology found that over 700,000 new cancer cases were linked to alcohol consumption in the U.S last year. Surely this should concern us all as some of you may probably recall that in 2019, World Health Organisation revealed that South Africa has an alcohol dependency problem. So what lessons can be learned from...

A startling investigation by Viewfinder has found that close to one thousand police officers accused of rape since 2012 are still occupying their posts and not much has been done in terms of disciplinary processes. Guest: Daneel Knoetze, Viewfinder’s Investigative reporter

Police Minister Bheki Cele says a total of 22 suspects have been arrested in connection with violence in Phoenix north of Durban at the time of the unrest in KwaZulu-Natal two weeks ago. A total of 36 people were also killed. A team of highly experienced detectives from both the province and the rest of the country made the arrests. Cele says some of the suspects are connected to the several murde...

As South Africa continues to battle the third wave of infections – Dr Rajesh Patel joins us to share his thoughts on how best we can address the issue of vaccine hesitancy in the country. Guest: Dr Rajesh Patel, head of health systems strengthening at the Board of Healthcare Funders

Dr Cho Ayaba, current leader of Ambazonia, known for fighting for a breakaway state in English speaking regions of Cameroon joins us to discuss Cameroon’s escalating crisis. This following Human Rights Watch report that was released recently which accuses Cameroon soldiers of committing horrific crimes against civilians. Guest: Dr Cho Ayaba, current leader of Ambazonia Governing Council

Section27 will return to the High Court this coming Friday to compel the department of basic education to craft a concrete plan for the eradication of pit latrines in some Limpopo schools. According to them, the poor conditions of toilets in schools in Limpopo continue to pose an imminent threat to the lives, health and dignity of learners. Guest: Sheniece Linderboom, Attorney responsible for Educ...

The City of Cape Town is in the process of promulgating the Unlawful Occupation By-law. The bylaw deals with the management of public places and seeks to prevent the unlawful or illegal occupation of land and buildings in Cape Town. Organizations such as the Social Justice Coalition, Reclaim The City, Ndifuna Ukwazi, Abahlali base Mjondolo, Housing Assembly and Tshisimani have rejected the City's...

The Price of petrol and diesel is set to increase this Wednesday. The petrol price will go up by 91 cents per litre for both grades, while diesel will increase by between 54 and 55 cents per litre. So how will this fuel hike impact taxi fares? To answer this, we're joined on the line by GUEST: Theo Malele, Spokesperson for the National Taxi Alliance (NTA)

The Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) is mourning the passing of its Youth Brigade National Chairperson and Deputy Chief Whip in Parliament, MP Mthokozisi Nxumalo, who died in a tragic car accident on Sunday night in Nongoma, KwaZulu-Natal. MP and IFP National Spokesperson, Mkhuleko Hlengwa has described Mthokozisi as not only a comrade but a brother too He joins us on the line... GUEST: Mkhuleko Hlengw...

Pupils across the country returned to school for the third term of the academic year today. However, on the other hand teachers’ union Sadtu says it is very worried about the school dropout rate that could be informed by the ongoing battle against COVID-19. Guest: Mugwena Maluleke, General Secretary of Sadtu

Recently, Egypt’s criminal court sentenced 24 Muslim Brotherhood members to death for the killing of police officers in separate incidents that occurred in 2015. You may recall that Egypt’s government outlawed the Muslim Brotherhood in 2013 following the military ouster of former president Mohamed Morsi. To explain what this latest development mean is… Guest: Na'eem Jeenah, Exec...

Patriotic Alliance's Bruce Nimmerhoudt accused of alleged involvement in the incitement to commit public violence in recent unrests has been released on R3000 bail. The case of the Patriotic Alliance's mayoral candidate has been postponed to August. GUEST: Kenny Kunene, Deputy President of the Patriotic Alliance (PA)

The ABC Forum of churches has presented a brand new car to Zandile Mthembu as a gesture of restitution and community reconciliation after her vehicle was set alight during the looting and violence in KwaZulu Natal. Zandile Mthembu was reportedly attacked while driving down the Phoenix highway. GUEST: Zandile Mthembu, Whose vehicle was torched during the unrest in KZN GUEST: Pastor Justin Naidoo

The Gauteng provincial government says it will provide warehousing for some of the Kwazulu-Natal businesses affected by the recent unrest. Many businesses including shopping malls were looted and damaged during the violent protests in Kwazulu-Natal and Gauteng. Economic Development MEC Parks Tau says they are looking at a number of interventions to assist affected township businesses. Guest: Loyis...

The President of the Ngwane National Liberatory Congress, Sibongile Mazibuko, says they do not trust the Eswatini justice system. This after the High Court in Mbabane reserved judgement yesterday in the case of two members of parliament arrested for terrorism. The MPs are accused of inciting the violent pro-democracy protests that saw properties destroyed and left several people dead. GUEST: Dr Sp...

A coalition of civic groups have marched to the Durban City Hall over the recent killings in Phoenix. The coalition calling itself Justice for Phoenix Massacre Victims is calling for the establishment of a commission of inquiry into the deaths of more than 20 people in the Phoenix area north of Durban during unrest two weeks ago. Some bodies are yet to be identified at the Phoenix mortuary. A spec...

Compare the two judgements: PIC 1 Concourt Zephany Nurse (2019) PIC 2 HighCourt CR17 Statements (2021) Guest: Nkanyiso Ngqulunga, Legal Researcher & Social Justice Activist

We hear from KZN Premier Sihle Zikalala on what should happen next following recent tensions and killings in Phoenix. There are those who are calling for a commission of inquiry – but what is the position of KZN government? Guest: Sihle Zikalala, Premier of KwaZulu-Natal