The National Pulse

    The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa in the Sedibeng region condemned what it called vulgar and barbaric behaviour from the management of Die Veiling Pub and Grill establishment. According to the union, the management of Die Veiling refused to pay workers their salaries, for simply exercising their constitutional right to join NUMSA. Let’s make sense of this story...

    The South African Police Service has earlier today confirmed the arrest of two suspects in connection with an assault of a private security guard at eBuhlanti Marina Glen in East London, Eastern Cape, that was widely shared online. The video of this assault went viral over the past few days. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Nobuntu Gantana, SAPS Spok...

    The Congress of South African Trade Unions strongly rejects the Independent Commission for the Remuneration of Public Office Bearers’ recommended 4.1% salary increase for Members of Cabinet, Parliament, Provincial Legislatures, Municipal Councils, various government commissions as well as the Judiciary. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Matthew Pa...

    Ongoing adverse weather, persisting daily through the festive season, has led to a sharp increase in faults across Eskom’s supply areas nationwide. These conditions are placing significant strain on response times, particularly in areas where access is restricted due to flooding, damaged infrastructure, or unsafe terrain. For more on what the power utility is doing to tackle th...

    A disturbing video has emerged, showing young children openly consuming alcohol in the presence of adults. In light of this incident, the department of social development in the Eastern Cape has mobilised social workers to conduct a thorough investigation. According to the department, the video highlights a disturbing trend that must be addressed with urgency. To react to this, we ar...

    The EFF in Limpopo has raised concerns regarding the quality of water supplied to communities in the Polokwane Municipality. In a statement released earlier today, the party claims to have received numerous complaints from residents who report experiencing severe stomach illnesses, including persistent diarrhoea, after consuming tap water. For more on this, I am joined on the line by...

  The ANC in the Western Cape has condemned the City of Cape Town’s decision to reroute the annual Minstrel Festival, also known as the Kaapse Klopse Karnival. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, ANC Western Cape Spokesperson

    U.S President Donald Trump, says Moscow and Kyiv are closer to a peace deal and talks are in the final stages. Trump revealed this following his meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. However, we do understand that the territorial issue remains the most difficult one to deal with as Russia wants Ukrainian forces to withdraw completely from the Donbas region of eastern...

    A deadly collapse claimed three lives, including that of a child, in the early hours of Sunday, when a double-storey structure collapsed shortly after 3am in Doornkop, Soweto. Joining me on the line now is Makhosazana Zinhle Xaba, who lost her mother in the incident…   GUEST: Makhosazana Zinhle Xaba, lost her mother in the Doornkop double-storey structure collapse

    As most South Africans will be celebrating Christmas tomorrow. Today, we have decided to invite the South African Council of Churches to reflect on the state of the nation and the world. They are worried about the escalation of wars and conflicts across Africa and the world, saying that some of these incidents reflect a dangerous normalisation of violence and a growing disregard for...

Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand. Major General Fred Kekana, Gauteng Deputy Provincial Commissioner on 11 arrested in the west rand.

    The Department of Social Development reminds members of the public that the Gender-Based Violence Command Centre remains fully operational providing free, confidential and immediate support to survivors of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sandy Godlwana, Acting Head of Communication

    South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal countries, with the richest 10% holding a vast majority of wealth (around 86%). While a black middle class and elite have emerged, the overall disparity between the richest and poorest persists. So where are we going wrong in terms of wealth creation in South Africa? For more on this, we are joined by……   G...

    Traffic volumes were still rising at the Lebombo border earlier today, with some people choosing to walk long distances to get their passports stamped. Let’s get the latest update from…   GUEST: Motsebi Monareng, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

    Post today’s Tavern Safety Summit. We outline the objectives of today’s gathering as we understand that it was aimed at strengthening safety, compliance and collaboration within the tavern and hospitality sector.   GUEST: Lucky Ntimane, Convener of the National Liquor Traders Council

    On Monday this week, I spoke to Dr. John Malomo, member of the section 22 committee about the CRL Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee’s Draft Self-Regulatory Framework being published for public consultation. The South African Church Defenders has a view on this and I am now joined on the line by…   GUEST: Apostle Sniko Nxesi, SACD Co-ordinator in the Western Cape

    Mail and Guardian has published its 2025 Cabinet Report Card that examines and rates President Cyril Ramaphosa’s performance and his Cabinet. To tell us more about this year’s assessment report is …….   GUEST: Japhet Ncube, Mail & Guardian’s Editor in Chief 

    The ANC in the Western Cape has called for an investigation after videos surfaced allegedly showing Bitou municipality deputy mayor, Nokuzola Kolwapi, discharging a gun in public. The incident reportedly occurred in Kwanokuthula, Plettenberg Bay, this past weekend. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Sifiso Mtsweni, Spokesperson for the ANC in the Weste...

    Section 22 Committee has published a draft Self-Regulatory Framework for the Christian sector for public consultation. The framework proposes establishing an independent Christian Practice Council for Ethics and Accountability to certify organisations that meet specified standards.   GUEST: Dr John Malomo, member of the Section 22 Ad Hoc Committee for the Christian sector

    The Premier of the Free State, MaQueen Letsoha-Mathae, has appointed Dr. Molefinyana Phera as the Director-General of the Free State Provincial Government, with effect from 01 January 2026. Dr. Molefinyana Phera joins me on the line to talk about this appointment as well as his vision for the Free State Provincial Government…   GUEST: Dr. Molefinyana Phera, in-coming Dire...

    South Africa is currently in the most dangerous period of the year for scam calls, SMS fraud and impersonation scams, with new communication-risk data showing a sharp increase in fraudulent activity between November and January. To address this, Truecaller has launched a nationwide festive season scam safety campaign that is intended to educate the public. For more on this, I am join...

    The Eastern Cape Department of Health has intensified its collaboration with social partners as part of a targeted response to the rising number of child and teenage pregnancies in the province, while simultaneously strengthening support systems for vulnerable new mothers and newborns during the festive season. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Ingrid...

    The MK Party in Gauteng is calling for Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Tommy Mthombeni to be replaced amid a spade of rampant shootings in the province. The party is of the view that Mthombeni has dismally failed to lead Gauteng police as crime remains a major problem in the province.   GUEST: Abel Tau, MK Party Spokesperson in Gauteng

    The ANC released a statement in which the party unequivocally condemned Kallie Kriel and AfriForum for their latest actions, which the party believes constitute a reckless, racist, and deliberate campaign to undermine South Africa's sovereignty, discredit lawful state institutions, and incite fear through manufactured disinformation. For more on this, I am joined on the line by&helli...

    We revisit the ongoing debate over Starlink. Our guest argues that the problem with Starlink goes beyond the country’s Black Economic Empowerment program and she feels that allowing Starlink to operate in the country is akin to putting a powerful weapon into the hands of people who have expressed nothing but contempt for South Africa. Communications Minister, Solly Malatsi rece...