The National Pulse

World News: We pay tribute to Her Majesty Queen Shiyiwe Mantfombi Dlamini-Zulu and we also look at the close historical ties between the Zulu Kingdom and the Kingdom of eSwatini: In conversation with Prince Thumbumuzi Dlamini (an elder brother of the reigning monarch of eSwatini, King Mswati III and of Queen Mantfombi). Guest: Prince Thumbumuzi Dlamini of eSwatini

The government of Zimbabwe is worried that the current large numbers of elephants in their country may lead to destruction of habitat needed by other species and they are currently considering different options available that they can use to reduce the numbers. Guest: Mangaliso Ndlovu, Minister of Environment, Climate, Tourism and Hospitality in Zimbabwe

The Democratic Alliance, DA will institute a qualifications audit on its members, this after City of Cape Town mayoral committee member Xanthea Limberg, has been accused of lying about her academic qualifications. Xanthea Limberg is the latest DA member to be embroiled in ongoing qualifications scandals facing the party. The ANC in the province have called for Xanthea Limberg to be fired. GUEST: F...

Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi is urging all qualifying asylum seekers and refugees to renew their expired visas and status online before the deadline of 30 June (next month). He joins us now to elaborate further….. Guest: SIYA QOZA, HOME AFFAIRS SPOKESPERSON

We hear from the South African National Civic Organization’s Free State structure on why they want to challenge the suspension of ANC Secretary General, Ace Magashule. Guest: Gift Poli, Spokesperson of SANCO in the Free State

While the world battles with the Covid pandemic - Cats are grappling with another virus of their own. The Animal Welfare Society of South Africa has warned cat owners on the Cape Flats about the Feline Leukaemia Virus, which is one of the leading causes of death in cats. But unlike some cases with the Covid virus in humans, unvaccinated cats which test positive for Feline Leukaemia, will face a sl...

The Head of ANC Presidency, Sibongile Besani, says the suspension of the ANC Secretary-General Ace Magashule is a decision of the party's national executive committee (NEC) to fight corruption and also unite it. On the other hand suspended Magashule wrote a letter to party President Cyril Ramaphosa, suspending him. In a letter circulating on social media last night, Magashule says he used powers v...

What can we expect from the new Bafana Bafana coach? The new Bafana Bafana coach, Belgian Hugo Broos, will have to hit the ground running. Bafana Bafana will be away against Zimbabwe in their first match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers at the beginning of June. This means the new mentor will have just a little more than three weeks to familiarise himself with the South African players, and t...

The ANC has suspended party Secretary General Ace Magashule. This after Magashule failed to step aside voluntarily. GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political analyst from the Department of Political Sciences at Unisa guest: Gogo Aubrey Matshiqi, Political analyst

The EFF is calling for the travel ban on India due to the surge in Covid infections from a strain in the country. The call also comes amid news of 14 crew members on a ship that sailed from India, who tested positive for COVID-19. The vessel is currently in quarantine in the port of Durban as per COVID-19 regulations. The Chief engineer of the Eaubonne passed away due to a heart attack according t...

Well it is public knowledge that the Queen's remains will be interred in a private ceremony tomorrow night, and according to Zulu custom, the burial activity is considered a very sacred ceremony and it comes with a string of rituals which should not be seen by the general public. Guest: Sabc Reporter, Khalesakhe Mbhense

World News: Izak Khomo explains why French armed forces that were deployed in Rwanda during the 1994 genocide may face no trial after prosecutors in Paris recommended that judges drop a case accusing them of complicity in crimes against humanity. Guest: Izak Khomo, former Producer of Spotlight Africa @Channel Africa

The ANC's National Working Committee has resolved that all leaders charged with criminal offences should step aside and if they refuse they be suspended. GUEST: ANC spokesperson, Pule Mabe

The inventor of Vodacom's "Please call Me" Nkosana Makate is back at the high court in Pretoria today to face Voacom over the offer of 47million Vodacom made to him for coming up with the concept. He has since refused the offer claiming his concept is worth billions. He is now turning to the high court to review Vodacom's offer. GUEST: "Please Call Me" inventor, Mr. Nkosana Makate

Wage negotiations between Eskom and unions are currently under way today. The National Union of Mineworkers, NUM and the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa, NUMSA want a 15 per cent increase, while Solidarity is asking for 9.5 per cent. GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, spokesperson of the National Union of Metal Workers of South Africa (Numsa)

The Pretoria high court has granted the National Prosecuting Authority's (NPA's) Investigating Directorate an order to freeze one-point-four billion Rands in assets belonging to former Eskom executives and former Tubular Construction Projects contractors. Former Eskom senior manager for capital contracts France Hlakudi, the company's former group executive for group capital, Abram Masango, former...

Section27 is planning to return to the High Court next month to compel the Department of Basic Education to craft a concrete plan for the eradication of pit latrines in some Limpopo schools. Guest: Sheniece Linderboom, Attorney responsible for Education Rights Programme at Section27

As we continue to dissect the Royal family’s quagmire – Advocate Lesala Mofokeng joins us to discuss the sometimes confusing approaches followed by the judiciary in dealing with the complexities created by a mixed legal system, especially with regard to marriages between Africans. Guest: Advocate Lesala Mofokeng, is based at the University Of KwaZulu-Natal School Of Law

World News: This past Sunday marked exactly 10 years since former al-Qaida leader Osama Bin Laden was killed in a raid in Pakistan by a team of U.S. Navy SEALs. So – 10 years later, has his death changed anything in the global war against terrorism? Guest: Naeem Jeenah, Executive Director of the Afro-Middle East Centre

The SABC says media reports claiming that it cannot pay employee salaries are unfounded and false. Spokesperson, Mmoni Seapolelo, says all salaries for April have been paid and that the broadcaster also started paying out severance packages. GUEST: Aubrey Tshabalala, general-secretary of the Communication Workers' Union (CWU) Guest: SABC Group Executive for Corporate Affairs and Marketing, Gugu Nt...

IFP president Velenkosini Hlabisa has cautioned the amaZulu royal family that squabbles and legal challenges by members of the royal family over King Goodwill Zwelithini's successor will tarnish the legacy of the late monarch. Hlabisa and some IFP members visited the KwaKhangelamankengane royal palace to pay their respects following the passing of the regent - Queen Mantfombi-Dlamini Zulu. For mor...

Police Minister, Bheki Cele says more people are expected to be arrested following the court appearance of alleged underworld boss, Nafiz Modack and two others on charges of attempted murder and extortion. Modack, Jacques Cronje and Ricardo Morgan appeared briefly in the Cape Town Magistrate's court. The case has been postponed to Friday and they remain in custody. The charges relate to the attemp...

We look at the latest developments in the pastor Timothy Omotoso rape trial, latest news is that the lead prosecutor stands accused of withholding crucial evidence and causing a complainant to lie on the witness stand. Our reporter….Lwando Nomoyi is closely following the case… Guest: Lwando Nomoyi, SABC Reporter

South Africa has revealed plans to clamp down on breeding lions for hunting. The move comes after the results were published from a two-year study into the controversial practice of captive lion breeding. To react to this, we are joined by….. Guest: Chris Mercer, Director of the Campaign against canned hunting

World News: Recently, Malawi’s Supreme Court of Appeal outlawed the death penalty ordering the re-sentencing of some criminals known to be under a death sentence. Reacting to the news, many have hailed the ruling - calling it historic, going as far as saying that its impact will be felt far and wide. Joining us now to give us government’s view on the matter is… Guest on the line (US): Gospel Kazak...