The National Pulse

What should our leaders do in order to advance the continent’s green development goals? This is one of the pivotal issues that is receiving attention at the second Africa Climate Summit that is currently underway in Ethiopia. The Summit, among other things, aims to unlock climate finance by advocating for fair, predictable, and scaled-up resources to support Africa’s priorities. For mo...

Earlier today, violent protests erupted in Westbury with angry residents protesting against water outages. Police opened fire outside the Rahima Moosa Mother and Child Hospital. Some demonstrators retaliated by stoning officers and their vehicles. For more on this, let’s now cross to our reporter….. GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News reporter

Earlier on I spoke to MK party MP, Mzwanele Manyi, about the party laying an official complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen for misconduct during the official visit to the White House in the United States. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

    The Latest Thrive by Five index report shows that many children in South Africa start school without the skills needed to succeed in the foundation phase and beyond. The report also shows that only 42% of enrolled four-year-olds are on track for early learning, while 28% are falling behind and 30% are falling far behind. So what are the main factors that prevent many children from th...

    Earlier on I spoke to MK party MP, Mzwanele Manyi, about the party laying an official complaint against President Cyril Ramaphosa and Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen for misconduct during the official visit to the White House in the United States. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Man...

The Global Exchange presents an opportunity to focus on leveraging innovation and international collaboration to create resilient, inclusive, and future-ready workforces for thriving municipal centers. Amidst service delivery gains made at local government level, the theme encapsulates the aim of the exchange to bridge global best practices with local solutions to address persistent complexities,...

The South African Human Rights Commission launched four reports that highlight human rights work and issues across the country. The reports are informed by the Commission's ongoing research, monitoring activities, and data received from organs of state. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission

Good News for South Africa as the country’s GDP increased by 0.8% in the second quarter, following marginal growth of 0,1% in the first quarter of the year. Manufacturing, mining and quarrying; trade, catering and accommodation were the most significant positive contributors to this applaudable growth. So is our economy on the rise - what should we expect going forward? GUEST: Risenga Malule...

  The MK Party has filed a formal complaint with Parliament’s Ethics Committee against President Cyril Ramaphosa and agriculture minister John Steenhuisen over remarks made during their White House visit in May. Mzwanele Manyi is contending that Ramaphosa and Steenhuisen violated the code of ethics when they stigmatised the MK Party and EFF.   GUEST: Mzwanele Manyi, MK Party MP

The average age of uniform-wearing airmen and women, military medics, sailors and soldiers in the four SANDF services is currently sitting at 39. This rises to 49 for the part-time component of General Rudzani Maphwanya’s total command. African Defence Review director, Darren Olivier, joins me on the line to share his thoughts on why our SANDF is getting older…   GUEST: Darren Ol...

Five suspected criminals were shot dead in a gun battle with police in an informal settlement in Chatsworth outside Durban in the early hours of this morning. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Colonel Robert Netshiunda, KZN Police Spokesperson

A team of Gauteng traffic wardens came under fire at the Daveyton railway station in Ekurhuleni in the early hours on Sunday. Gauteng Premier, Panyaza Lesufi, visited the wounded wardens in hospital today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Elijah Mhlanga, Spokesperson for the Gauteng Provincial Government

We understand that today’s meeting will focus on the challenges faced by the international community and on the role of BRICS in advancing dialogue, cooperation, and constructive responses. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Khayelihle Khumalo, Senior reporter for the SABC News international desk

Let’s move to Zambia now where a South African company has been accused of providing access to toxic lead-bearing waste in the Zambian city of Kabwe, despite immense health risks for local residents. Kabwe is one of the most lead-polluted places globally because of contamination from a former mine that was never cleaned up post its closure in 1994.   GUEST: Allan Ngari, is the Advocacy...

We hear from the African Transformation Movement (ATM) on why they want government to formally declare teenage pregnancy a pandemic. According to the national figures, over 90, 000 pregnancies occurred among girls aged 10-19 in a recent year. GUEST: Zama Ntshona, ATM National spokesperson

Today we are elated to be spending time with legendary South African actor, author, director and playwright, Dr John Kani. He recently made history by being elected as a member of the prestigious Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Last year, Kani got stellar recognition with Order of the British Empire (OBE) award for his contributions to theatre.   GUEST: Dr John Kani, SA actor, au...

Earlier today, a man was fatally shot this morning as he was about to enter the Athlone Magistrate's court in Cape Town. SABC News Reporter, Corbin August joins me on the line to share more details on this… GUEST: Corbin August, SABC News Reporter

    KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Transport and Human Settlements, Siboniso Duma, has apologised to thousands of commuters who were left stranded during the two-day taxi strike in Durban. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Ndabezinhle Sibiya, Spokesperson: KZN MEC for Transport and Human Settlements

We hear from Abdou Samb, who is the Chairman of a top French investment firm, called ‘FRS’, which is wildly known for developing platforms that enable companies to query a database listing all the grants available in the market and they also assist in turning organisations around. Samb has decided to invest in Africa to drive innovation and sustainable growth and guess what, his invest...

Several South African activists are set to join a convoy heading to the Gaza Strip as part of the largest international solidarity mission in support of the Palestinian people. One key objective of this mission is to provide relief that the Palestinian population desperately needs. GUEST: Reverend Moss Ntlha, General Secretary of the Evangelical Alliance of South Africa  GUEST: iNkosi Mandla...

The African National Congress has opted not to accept the request from its Limpopo chairperson, Stanley Mathabatha, to step aside from his role with immediate effect. In a statement that was released today, the party confirmed that the matter has been referred back to the province, allowing space for issues raised by Mathabatha to be addressed internally and for a resolution to be found. GUEST: Ma...

We unpack the concept of Economy is Care, asking “Why has South Africa’s debt ballooned? Under what conditions could borrowing expand dignity and opportunity, instead of cutting them back?” This as part of an ongoing dialogue series facilitated by the New Economy Hub and Oxfam South Africa, aiming to reimagine economic policy through a lens of justice.   GUEST: Sekoetlane Ph...

AfriForum and the Southern African Agri Initiative (Saai) will officially ask countries worldwide to impose targeted sanctions against EFF leader Julius Malema by launching a detailed charge sheet to distribute internationally. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sandile Swana, Political Analyst

Guest: Dr Edwell Gumbo, Director: Entrepreneurship, Universities South Africa

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation, Supra Mahumapelo