The National Pulse

The community of Madisha Ditoro in Ward 5 in Limpopo has been on a demonstration for a long period over the demand for a tarred road. As a result there has been no schooling during this period of demonstration. Parents from this ward are indicating that their children are prevented from attending school which is a direct violation of their fundamental right of access to education. The MEC for Road...

This year’s Future of HR Summit is carefully put together to tangibly focus on the very near future, unpacking the latest implications of digital disruption in the industry and the changing job descriptions of HR professionals. The summit stated today and to find out what came out of the summit we are joined by… Guest: Henneri Crous - Head of Sales at Simplify

Chaos has erupted in Hong Kong, where protesters have been rallying all day against a controversial extradition bill. Police fired rubber bullets, tear gas and pepper spray to disperse protesters who tried to storm government buildings. Lawmakers have postponed the second reading of the bill, which would make it easier to send people to mainland China to stand trial. For more on this we are now jo...

The Educators' Union of South Africa (EUSA) has called for teachers to be allowed to bring guns to school to protect themselves. This follows an attack on educator Sboniso Nyawose, 48, who was shot dead on Tuesday morning at Masuku Primary School in Folweni, south of Durban. Earlier on Sakina spoke to EUSA Gauteng Secretary, Kabelo Mahlobogwane, [Clip] 15:12 The South African Democratic Teachers U...

Botswana's High Court has overturned a colonial-era law criminalizing consensual same-sex relations in a landmark victory for Africa's LGBTQ movements. The court in the southern African country unanimously ruled on Tuesday that the legislation was discriminatory, unconstitutional and against the public interest. Guest: Letlhogonolo Mokgoroane - a gender and LGBTQ activist

The SA Medical Association (Sama) has expressed horror at the attempted rape of a female junior doctor at the Pelonomi Tertiary Hospital in Bloemfontein on Tuesday night last week. Another female doctor was attacked and robbed on Saturday morning at the same hospital. Joining us now on the line is Dr Eddie Ngwenya who is the Board Member for the SA Medical Association (SAMA) Guest: Dr Jeremy Kenne...

Teaching and learning was disrupted at Masuku Primary school in Folweni South of Durban after a forty eight year old teacher was shot dead inside school premises earlier today. This after an unknown male allegedly entered the school premises and fired multiple shots at a male teacher who was walking down the passage. Classes grinded to a stop and learners were sent home after the incident. Parents...

Today Minister Fikile Mbalula met with chairpersons and CEO’s of transport public entities. The Minister said that focus of the 6th administration is on accelerated implementation, working with all South Africans. He also stated that Board members and Chairpersons in particular should ensure that sound corporate governance is a cornerstone of your respective entities. Minister Mbalula joins us now...

This year’s Future of HR Summit is carefully put together to tangibly focus on the very near future, unpacking the latest implications of digital disruption in the industry and the changing job descriptions of HR professionals. The summit starts tomorrow [We will unpack some of the outcomes of this summit tomorrow afternoon on the show] Guest: Ralf Fletcher – Founder of the FUTURE OF HR Summit

The Nigeria elections were marred by political violence, some of it by soldiers and police officers. According to Human Rights Watch President Muhammadu Buhari should take concrete steps to address the widespread political violence, and ensure accountability for human rights abuses by soldiers and police as he begins his second term. To speak to us more on this we are joined on the line by… Guest:...

Minister Bathabile Dlamini has resigned as member of parliament with immediate effect. In her resignation letter, Dlamini expressed frustrations with the type of ANC leadership and also the grant payment issue when she was Social Development minister. She is currently the President of the ANC Women’s League. For a political analysis on Dlamini’s resignation, we are now joined by political analyst,...

Solidarity are ready to plough their resources into creating an Afrikaans-centric education system that will rival the one set out by the government. Solidarity revealed their which will be financed by a whopping R4.5 billion kitty. They haven’t shared who’s financing the project financing the project but did reveal at least one company who has invested in them. To tell us more Guest: Dr Dirk Herm...

Mayor of Ethekwini, Zandile Gumede has been placed on leave by the ANC in KwaZulu Natal. The party said that this was done to protect integrity of ANC. Gumede is currently out on bail of R50 000 bail after being arrested for corruption relating to a R230m waste removal tender. What does this mean for Ms Gumede’s political career? Could this be the end of her? Guest: Sanusha Naidoo- Political Analy...

The family of the boy that was murdered at Forest High School were not pleased with the court’s decision of granting R5000 bail to the murder suspect. Therefore, what legal grounds justify for a person to be granted bail? Guest: Nqobizitha Mlilo- Legal Expert

Rising tensions between Kenya and Somalia over political and economical interests have seen the two East African countries also spar pettily over border and immigration rules. Guest: Professor Gilbert Khadiagala-Professor of International Relations at Wits

Stabbing three other pupils at Forest High School last Monday, and killing one of them, has been granted bail of R5 000 by the Johannesburg Magistrate's Court. Mwela's bail conditions include that he does not leave the country and, if in possession of a passport, he hands it in to the investigating officer working on the case. For more on this we are joined by Mohamed Mwela Guest: Sashin Naidoo –...

Cape Town will host the country’s first medicinal cannabis plant, producing medical cannabis, cannabis oil and capsules. According to James Vos, Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management, ‘this is a landmark decision and a first in the country’. Guest: James Vos, Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Opportunities and Asset Management

Zukiswa Ramasia has been appointed as the South African Airways (SAA) Acting CEO. She previously held the position of general manager for operations of the carrier. Her appointment follows the resignation of SAA CEO, Vuyani Jarana. Jarana cited uncertainty around funding and slow decision making processes – delaying the airline’s turnaround strategy – as key reasons for his departure. Is Ms Ramasi...

President of the ANC, Cyril Ramphosa has weighed in on the issue of the South African Reserve Bank by saying that the ANC’s policy on the Reserve Bank has not changed. This follows a public spat among party leaders after secretary-general Ace Magashule announced this week that the ANC’s national executive committee lekgotla had resolved to expand the mandate of the Reserve Bank. Now that the presi...

Civil rights organisations are calling for the release of Farirai Gumbonzvanda, a Zimbabwean Human Rights Activist and her co-accused. According to these organisations, Farirai has been baselessly accused of intent to subvert and overthrow the constitutionally elected Government of Zimbabwe, in addition to the charges of counter-intelligence, and acts of terrorism - charges which if convicted carr...

A Mpumalanga teacher has been suspended after he brought a firearm to grade 11 mid-year examinations. It is reported that the teacher was invigilating the examinations on Monday while pupils were writing the Tourism paper. In the video, he can be seen walking between desks with a gun in his right hand. Guest: Jasper Zwane, spokesperson for the department of education in Mpumalanga

The number of former cabinet ministers resigning from Parliament continues to rise with Tokozile Xasa becoming the fourth former minister to resign from the National Assembly this week. Guest: Makhosini Mgitywa, Political commentator

Resident of Alexandra are unhappy that the City of Johannesburg is insisting that illegal houses, which had been demolished last week should be rebuilt. The people of Alexandra are calling for the demolition of every illegal structure in the community, and have accused Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba of breaking the city’s bylaws. Guest: Bobby Solomons- Spokesperson for the Alex Shutdown

The application of Corruption Watch and Right2Know to review and set aside the findings of the Arms Procurement Commission (the Seriti Commission) will finally resume next week after several years of dogged scrutiny of the flawed processes and ongoing efforts to hold those implicated in the alleged corruption in the arms deal accountable. To discuss the importance of this case, we are joined by……...

Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou will challenge her extradition to the United States on fraud charges at hearings set to begin in January next year. Wanzhou is fighting extradition on charges that she misled global banks about Huawei’s relationship with a company operating in Iran. Guest: Prof John Stremlau is Visiting Professor of International Relations at Wits