The National Pulse

    ActionSA’s mayoral candidate for Ekurhuleni, Xolani Khumalo, has handed himself over to police in Katlehong. This is in connection to an assault charge opened against him in December. ActionSA's national chairperson, Michael Beaumont, said that the party is fully behind Khumalo. Michael Beaumont now joins me on the line to tell us more…   GUEST: Michael Beaumont, Ac...

    The North-West University (NWU) has become the first South African university to adopt an official artificial intelligence (AI) policy. According to the varsity’s head of AI Hub, this marks a milestone for the sector and helps shape national conversations about the responsible use of AI in higher education and research.   GUEST: Professor Anne Verhoef, Director of the Nort...

    At least 13 school pupils lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a scholar transport vehicle in Vanderbijlpark, in the Vaal area, this morning. Preliminary information from officials at the scene indicates that the accident occurred on Fred Droste Road, also known as R553, behind ArcelorMittal. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Matome Chiloane, Educ...

    Tom Hoyem who served as Denmark’s last minister for Greenland in the 1980’s weighs in on whether risings tensions between NATO and the U.S could lead to a military confrontation. Trump has warned that 8 European nations face tariffs rising to 25% if Greenland isn’t sold to the U.S.   GUEST: Tom Hoyem, former Danish Minister to Greenland

    We look at the key findings of the 2025 Township Economy Report. The report found that Township businesses are economically resilient and digitally aware, but outdated, cash-heavy systems and weak local value chains are preventing the economy from reaching its full potential.   GUEST: Annelene Dippenaar, Chief Business Officer from Shop2Shop

    Earlier on, I spoke to MEC for Education in Gauteng, Matome Chiloane, about the thirteen learners that have died in the Vanderbijlpark scholar transport accident this morning. SABC News reporter, Thato Letsaba, was at the Sebokeng mortuary with emotional family members a few hours ago. Let’s get an update on this story…   GUEST: Thato Letsaba, SABC News Reporter

    Government has declared a national disaster over torrential rains and floods that have killed at least 30 people in the country, damaged thousands of homes and washed away roads and bridges. The worst impact is in the northern provinces of Limpopo and Mpumalanga, where the fatalities occurred. To react to this is……   GUEST: Professor Wiseman Chingombe, Professor of...

The ministry of defence and military veterans has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the BRICS+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. According to the department, the inquiry would seek to determine whether President Cyril Ramaphosa’s instructions regarding Iran’s involvement were misrepresented or ignored. For more analysis on this, we ar...

    As South Africa continues to grapple with unemployment and the need to build a future-ready workforce. Our guest, Riaz Moola, helps us understand South Africa’s ongoing skills shortage problem and what needs to be done to improve alignment between education providers and labour market demands.   GUEST: Riaz Moola, CEO of HyperionDev

    Today we are joined by someone who is well known for her passion about gender justice and social justice in general, and that’s Lebogang Ramafoko, popularly known as Lebo. Late last year, Ramafoko was appointed the new Executive Director of Corruption Watch, something that will allow her to play a pivotal role in South Africa’s anti-corruption efforts. So today, we will g...

Let’s now focus on the Ugandan elections and we understand that counting is underway post yesterday’s presidential elections. Partial results released by the electoral commission from nearly half of polling stations showed Museveni with 76.25% of the vote, far ahead of his main challenger Bobi Wine, who is on 19.85%. Museveni has ruled Uganda since seizing power in 1986 and is looking...

    Crime Intelligence boss, Dumisani Khumalo, revealed that forensic investigator Paul O’Sullivan has been under crime intelligence scrutiny for several months. The Lt. General was responding to questions from EFF MP, Leigh-Ann Mathys, when he was giving evidence at the Ad Hoc Committee yesterday. Let’s dissect some of the key things that came out of the Ad Hoc Committee thi...

    Let’s continue with the issue of the SANDF and Iran. according to the defence and military veterans, Minister Angie Motshekga has launched an inquiry into Iran’s participation in the Brics+ naval exercises held in South African waters over the past week. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…    GUEST: Dr. Kingsley Makhubela, Former SA ambassador a...

    The Democratic Alliance has acknowledged Dr Dion George’s resignation, stating that it was unfortunate that he has resigned before answering a pending disciplinary hearing that was going to investigate serious allegations levelled against him. George’s resignation comes after he was removed as minister in November at the DA’s request and replaced by party spokespers...

    Many areas in Limpopo continue to struggle with heavy rains. Two helicopters were dispatched today to airlift flood victims at Mbaula village outside Giyani in Limpopo. Mopani District Municipality spokesperson, Odas Ngobeni, joins me on the line to tell us more…   GUEST: Odas Ngobeni, Mopani District Municipality spokesperson

    Cross border payments provider Verto has welcomed the news that the US House of Representatives has voted to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). However, they are also warning that the ongoing lack of a finalized timeline and specific clarity for South Africa continues to pose risks to regional currency stability and SME growth. Joining us to elaborate further on th...

    Civil Organisation, Forum for South Africa (FOSA), has appointed disbarred Advocate, Malesela Teffo, as the organisation’s Head of Intelligence. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Tebogo Mashilompane, Forum for South Africa National Leader

    Tomorrow, Deputy Minister of Defense, General Bantu Holomisa will lead a Back to School Campaign in the Sarah Baartman Region. This as part of ensuring that learners begin their 2026 academic year in an orderly way and that schools are ready to begin teaching.   GUEST: General Bantu Holomisa, Deputy Minister of Defence

    The National Treasury has welcomed the removal of South Africa from the European Union’s list of High-Risk Third Country Jurisdictions (EU list). The European Union acknowledged the efforts made by South Africa and the other five African countries, in strengthening their systems. Just how significant is this step by the EU?   GUEST: Dr Azar Jammine, Director and Chief Econ...

    Training and Resources in Early Education (TREE) has a view on what Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, had to say in her address yesterday during the Matric Results Live announcement. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Mmatsetshwe Ruby Motaung, Executive Director TREE  

    The Free State has dropped to second place after eight years as the country’s top-performing province for the National Senior Certificate. Let’s get reaction from the province’s education department. Joining me on the line now is…   GUEST: Dr. Mamiki Maboya, MEC for Education in the Free State

    Action SA reacts to Matric results as the country continues to celebrate Matric results, Action SA believes the real pass mark is 57.7%. The party also believes these results mask a school system that is still failing too many learners. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Lerato Ngobeni, ActionSA Parliamentary Chief Whip

    Yesterday, the Minister of Basic Education, Siviwe Gwarube, announced KZN as the top performing province in the Matric Class of 2025. Principals in KZN are happy and concerned at the same time. The South African Democratic Teachers’ Union in KwaZulu Natal has been inundated with panic calls from some school principals who are worried by the poor state of readiness for schools r...

    The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) recently announced that it has finalised the sale of the long-running Computer Olympiad programme to Thinkst Applied Research. Thinkst take over ensures that the Computer Olympiad will continue without interruption, maintaining the momentum and impact it has built over decades.    GUEST: H...

    As we continue to celebrate the class of 2025. We are joined by Gontse Kenoshi who is one of the students from ST Mary’s Diocesan School for Girls (DSG) who managed to achieve 8 distinctions.