The National Pulse

The advancement of technology has enabled an opportunity for industries to innovate and be agile within the 4th industrial revolution. This does not necessarily mean that human capacity will be obsolete; however, technology will enhance human capacity to be more effective and efficient. For more on this and what else we can expect at the 4th annual future of work National Dialogue taking place fro...

In a landmark report released today. The UN’s Independent International Commission of Inquiry has found that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza. The Commission also concluded that Israel forces committed four of five genocidal acts as defined by the 1948 conventions. However, Israel has denied these accusations, rejecting findings as inaccurate. So what’s likely to happen next and h...

After deadly anti-corruption protests that toppled Nepal’s government. We look at some of the key issues that informed the country’s recent protests that were largely driven by generation Z. Some are of the view that it was a culmination of deep-seated frustrations with corruption, unemployment and economic inequality, nepotism and chronic political instability that caused recent mayhe...

We begin the show by unpacking President Cyril Ramaphosa’s comments that municipalities led by the Democratic Alliance are better managed than those under the ANC. We understand that the president’s statement was not well received by some members of the party who attended yesterday’s gathering at FNB stadium. For more analysis on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Qaanitah H...

Following the latest merger between Anglo American and Canada’s Tec Resources. Mining community social activists around the world are sceptical about this new partnership, arguing that the cycle of broken promises will still continue. Here at home, mining communities are calling for better management of mineral resources with more transparency and accountability in order for mining profits t...

ANC Councillors from across the country have gathered at the Dome outside FNB Stadium, for a Roll Call. This is where, according to the party, a Service Delivery & Infrastructure Action Plan, adopted by the Special ANC NEC, will be unveiled with clear marching orders for its implementation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst...

Three suspects in the Phala Phala farm robbery case are back at the Modimolle Regional Court in Limpopo. Immanuela David and siblings Floriana and Ndilinasho Joseph are accused of robbing President Cyril Ramaphosa's property in 2020. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Pimani Baloyi, SABC News Reporter in Limpopo

The MK party released a statement today stating that the party will challenge the legality of the Madlanga Commission in the Gauteng High Court in Pretoria on Thursday. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Nhlamulo Ndhlela, MK Party Spokesperson  

We learn more about this amazing collaboration between South African Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs), such as LGSETA and the Chinese Culture and International Education Exchange Centre (CCIEEC), which is about various youth and skills development programmes. The collaboration offers scholarships in the local government and insurance sector for 500 South African students to pursue...

ANC councillors from across the country are currently meeting in Johannesburg at FNB stadium as part of preparations for next year’s local government elections. Post the outcome of last year’s general elections, the party faces escalating pressure to clean up its ranks or risk losing more votes next year. To tell us more about the significance of today’s gathering is…&hell...

Today we are joined by Terry Tselane who is the founder of the Institute of Election Management Services in Africa (IEMSA). Tselane once served as a commissioner and the vice chairperson of the Electoral Commission. Post his IEC days, Tselane continues to play a pivotal role in persevering the country’s democratic system through voter and civic education, and also in encouraging South Africa...

Our guest is of the view that South Africa needs to take entrepreneurship education seriously so it can transform its challenges into avenues for job creation. According to him, authentic studies suggest that economies embracing entrepreneurship education witness a 20% increase in job creation, foreseeing a quantifiable boost in employment rates. GUEST: Dr Steven Zwane, Founder of Yled, Senior Lec...

Yesterday we had a lot of mixed reactions on the Constitutional Court judgment that confirmed that Section 26(1)(a) to (c) of the Births and Deaths Registration Act is unconstitutional insofar as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender, by failing to afford men the right to assume the surname of women after marriage. The Congress of Traditional Leaders of South Africa (CONTRALESA) is also...

International relations analyst Thembisa Fakude, shares his thoughts on the future of multilateralism and the emergence of multipolarity. The question we are pausing really is - just how effective are some of the global alliances forged through these fascinating concepts in bringing countries together? GUEST: Thembisa Fakude, Senior Research Fellow for Africa Asia Dialogues (Afrasid)

In response to escalating violence in the taxi industry. The Western Cape’s Mobility Department has decided to close down several taxi routes for a period of 30 days. In the past few weeks, the province has witnessed violent clashes that have claimed multiple lives, something that has led to this decision. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Isaac Sileku, MEC for Mobility in...

Following the NPA’s decision to reopen the inquest into the death of anti-apartheid activist and Black Consciousness Movement founder and leader, Stephen Bantu Biko - we hear from Helen Zille who was a journalist who worked with others at the Rand Daily Mail to expose the truth surrounding Biko’s death in the late 1970s. GUEST: Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s Federal Council

Earlier today, the Constitutional Court ruled that section 26(1) of the Registration of Births and Deaths Act is unconstitutional as it unfairly discriminates on the basis of gender. This then means, men can now assume their wives' surnames if they so wish. For another reaction on this ruling, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Javu Baloyi, Spokesperson: Commission for Gender Equality &nbsp...

The law governing e-hailing services in South Africa will be gazetted for implementation tomorrow. Under the new law, e-hailing drivers will no longer need to use charter permits and metre taxi operating licenses, and will instead receive an official e-hailing operating license. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Melithemba Mnguni, Secretary of the e-Hailing Partners Counc...

Tebo Gordon Nwanjang, the COO and Co-Owner of the Alkebulan Immigrants Impact Awards

US President Donald Trump and other political leaders have sent their condolences after slaying of 31-year-old activist, Charlie Kirk. Kirk was a staunch Trump supporter, podcaster and the founder of Turning Point USA, a nonprofit organisation that is known for championing conservative politics. He died yesterday after being shot at a campus event in Utah. For more on who he was and what he stood...

We unpack the ConCourt’s ruling that has declared that husbands are now at liberty to take the surnames of their wives. Culturally speaking, what does it all mean and how should we interpret this historic ruling? GUEST: Rev. Professor Musa Xulu, Independent Researcher & Cultural expert

Heads of competition authorities from BRICS countries are currently converging in Cape Town under the framework of the BRICS Leaders Meeting. Several important topics have been discussed so far, including the one that focused on global commodity traders and the impact on competition and local economies which James Hodge took part in. Some of you may be aware that there is increasing focus on the r...

After today’s protest in Westbury and Coronationville, we’ve decided to once again take a deep dive into water issues in the City and maybe in Gauteng as a whole. From infrastructure to issues around E.coli and water quality in Gauteng that WaterCAN recently raised. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr. Ferrial Adam, WaterCAN Executive Manager

  Earlier today, seven Chinese nationals found guilty on charges related to kidnapping and forced labour were sentenced to 20 years in prison in the high court in Johannesburg. Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter was in court this morning and joins me on the line for more…   GUEST: Puseletso Mokoena, SABC News Reporter

Let’s now tell you more about this year’s ‘Culture Summit’, which is Africa’s first gathering of leaders, focused on building high-performing teams through intentional culture. Tomislav Ravic is attending this important event and his topic will focus on ‘The insiders guide: how to write culture into every page’ GUEST: Tomislav Ravic, General Manager @Entel...