The National Pulse

Zulu maidens recently marched against Google censorship of 'bare breasts' at annual reed dance. African women have for long been calling on social media platforms to stop censoring cultural content, which feature bare-breasted females. On the other hand, TV Yabantu is arguing that the Films and Publication Board and the Minister of Communications must be held accountable for failure to deliver or...

Katherine Madley joins us to share her thoughts on how to tackle gender-based violence in the workplace. It’s a known fact that South Africa’s constitution is regarded as one of the most progressive in the world and it guarantees gender equality - yet violence against women and children persists – so where are we going wrong? Guest: Katherine Madley, Brand and Customer Director @Game

Following recent xenophobic attacks in our country, Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced that his country is currently busy processing the repatriation of hundreds of Mozambican citizens from South Africa. Guest: Helio Guiliche, political analyst based in Mozambique

On Monday, ANC branches from Limpopo gathered at Luthuli House to demand the reinstatement of two leaders, implicated in the VBS report (the two members are Deputy Chairperson Florence Radzilani and Treasurer Danny Msiza). You may remember that the ANC’s Integrity Commission recommended that the two step down from their positions until their names had been cleared with regards to the pair’s allege...

Given the high levels of violent crime in South Africa, we ask - Is getting a gun the best solution to ensure our safety? A recent StatsSA Victims of Crime Survey found that people fear being attacked in their homes and neighbourhoods, with one-third of households surveyed not going to open spaces or parks for fear of crime. Guests: Martin Hood, Firearm Industry spokesperson Adèle Kirsten - Direct...

The rape trial of Nicholas Ninow continued at the Pretoria High Court today. A former child minder at the restaurant testified that the horror of the incident and the words of the girl's mother at the Dros restaurant on the 22nd of September 2018 would haunt her forever. For an update on what else transpired in court today we are joined on the line by… Guest: Liela Magnus - SABC Reporter

Following WEF’s decision to adopt an action plan aimed at fighting gender based violence. We speak to Namhla Miniki, Executive Director at African Monitor - who led discussions on Innovation for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at the event and she made a call for urgent intervention through the WEF to step up the fight against gender-based violence. Guest: Ms Namhla Mniki, Executive Direc...

We continue to take reaction on Finance Minister’s Economic Recovery Plan Document which has been received with mixed feelings. Economic analyst, Duma Gqubule says he doesn’t believe that Mboweni’s strategy to help reduce the unemployment rate will have a major effect in the short term. Guest: Duma Gqubule - Founding Director at Centre for Economic Development and Transformation

Nigeria says it will repatriate some 600 citizens from South Africa after a wave of xenophobic violence which led to tensions between the two countries. However Nigeria's Consul General Godwin Adama did emphasise the fact that only those who were under distress as a result of the attacks would leave the country. Guest: Musa Mdunge, political analyst

Mathulwane Mpshe joins us to discuss the importance of empowering women in the workplace. According to her, as the backbone of society, the contributions women make is invaluable. Inherently, what they get, they use to build communities, thus building economies. Therefore it only makes sense that where possible (it is always possible) women should be supported in leadership roles. Guest: Mathulwan...

Police have come under criticism regarding the manner in which they are handling the recent violence and looting which we experienced which has plagued the country. To speak to us more about how police should be handling this issue we are joined on the line by… Guest: Dr Johan Burger- Senior research consultant at the Institute for Security Studies (ISS)

The Nyanga Community Policing Forum has condemned the latest incident that occurred on Friday last week when two paramedics responding to a call in Nyanga were robbed at gunpoint – they are calling on residents to take bold steps against these incidents. Guest: Dumisani Qwebe, Secretary General of the Nyanga Community Policing Forum (NCPF)

Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari will visit South Africa next month to reinforce the bonds between the two countries after a wave of deadly riots and xenophobic attacks. According to the presidency, Buhari’s visit will assist South Africa to develop responses to the challenges faced by both countries post xenophobic attacks. Guest: Sanusha Naidu, Senior research associate at the Institute of G...

The department of health in Limpopo is aiming at significantly reducing malaria cases in 2019. The department has started with the process of fumigation in the lowveld regions, including the Mopani and Vhembe districts. For more on this story we are joined on the line by… Guest: Dr Phophi Ramathuba- MEC for Health in Limpopo

Guest: Wessel van den Berg- Children's Rights and Positive Parenting unit manager at Sonke Gender Justice

Reaction is pouring in following the death of Robert Mugabe who ruled Zimbabwe for more than three decades. We now speak to Dr Mulalo Nemavhandu, who will talk to us about Mugabe’s leadership style. Nemavhandu is the author of the book “Mugabe’s Crimes exposed” Guest: Dr Mulalo Nemavhandu, Author of the book “Mugabe’s Crimes exposed”

As we continue to unpack Mugabe’s intricate legacy – we now focus on Mugabe the enemy of the people: In conversation with George Mkhwanazi who will give us the other side of Mugabe. Guest: George Mkhwanazi, activist for the restoration of Matebeleland statehood

In our In-Hindsight feature today we speak to Mickey Miji who is a former sex worker and account manager at embrace dignity, a nonprofit organisation that provides support to women escaping prostitution. Guest: Mickey Miji - former sex worker and account manager at embrace dignity

Unathi Henama who is a tourism lecturer at Tshwane University of Technology shares thoughts on the impact of xenophobia on SA’s tourism prospects. He is arguing that the recent looting of shops and the shutdown of several business districts in South African cities is barbaric and a form of home grown terrorism. He joins us now to elaborate further…. Guest: Unathi Henama, Tourism Lecturer at Tshwan...

Guest: Somadoda Fikeni - Political Analyst

South Africa’s legendary actor Dr John Kani is calling on men in the creative industries to stand up against gender-based violence. This after the killing of University of Cape Town student, Uyinene Mrwetyana. Guest: Dr John Kani, SA actor

Guest: Musa Mdunge, political analyst

The Commission for the Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Cultural, Religious and Linguistic Communities (CRL Commission) has issued a statement condemning all forms of attacks or violence against any person irrespective of whether is local or a foreign national. The commission has noted with grave concern the high rate of violence in our country which has sadly been characterised by the de...

Following the recent killings of women in the country, Justice minister Ronald Lamola has promised to take calls for a referendum for the return of the death sentence to the cabinet. In our both sides of the story feature we’ll revisit the topic of the death penalty and the question that we are asking is, should the death penalty be brought back? Guest: Chrispin Phiri- Justice ministry spokesperso...

MEC for education in Gauteng, Panyaz Lesufi has called for calm in Katlehong following rumours that schools are being torched and being set as targets for kidnapping in the area. Guest: Steve Mabona- Spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC for Education