The National Pulse

ANC national executive committee members, Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, are in hot water for recent utterances the party perceives to be decampaigning against it. The party said it disapproves of the pair’s recent conduct and public statements, which violate the ANC's internal communications protocol. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, Reputation 1s...

The National Sea Rescue Institute has embarked on a mission to improve its gender parity by giving its female workers equal opportunities as their male counterparts. This is all part of commemorating Women's Month. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Cheryl Gibson-Dicks, crew member at the National Sea Rescue Institute

The South African National Taxi Council briefed the media earlier today after e-hailing vehicles were attacked in Soweto.   GUEST: Mandla Hermanus, SANTACO National P.R.O

In conversation with Vorna Valley councillor, Annette Deppe, after she has brought to light a series of concerning environmental issues within the suburb. She is concerned about the litter and waste management crisis that is besetting both the ward and the wider region. GUEST: Annette Deppe, Ward 132 Councillor

Should the world be optimistic post yesterday’s Ukraine war talks with Donald Trump at the White House? Following yesterday’s meeting, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country is committed to peace and that he is now ready for a trilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. So does this mean we are getting closer to a peace deal? Let’s find out f...

The African National Congress has confirmed that it is going to take disciplinary action against two of its NEC members, Dr Malusi Gigaba and Senzo Mchunu, following their remarks about the party’s state of affairs. The party is accusing them of having acted outside the sanctioned organisational structures, making statements that deliberately denigrate the party. GUEST: Dr Levy Ndou, Lecture...

The National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (Numsa) held a media briefing earlier today to talk about what will happen next where workers are concerned after Goodyear South Africa announced the closure of its Kariega plant in the Eastern Cape. GUEST: Phakamile Hlubi-Majola, NUMSA spokesperson

    RISE Mzansi, held a media briefing earlier today to account for their work in Parliament, the Government of National Unity, the Standing Committee on Public Accounts (SCOPA), the Gauteng Provincial Government of Unity and to respond to recent political developments, among other matters. For more on this, I am joined by…   GUEST: Mabine Seabe, Rise Mzansi National Communic...

The Eastern Cape Transport Department has advised motorists using the N2 between Mthatha and Dutywa to expect delays as the road is closed due to a protest that started in the early hours of today. For more on the protest, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Fundiswa Mhlekude, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

In conversation with Dr Patrick Ebewo about the Startup Huddle, which is an exciting global initiative that is aimed at providing local entrepreneurs, startups and change-makers with a vibrant and inclusive platform to discuss challenges, gather crowdsourced feedback, and forge partnerships that support their development.   GUEST: Dr Patrick Ebewo, Director: Centre for Entrepreneurship Develo...

EFF leader Julius Malema has urged Zimbabweans to look for jobs in their own country. He made the remarks during the Siyabonga rally that took place in Seshego, Polokwane this past weekend. Malema qualified his statement by saying that South Africa’s youth unemployment rate is unsustainable hence his party will now focus on policies that will help create jobs for South African citizens. But...

Southern African leaders are currently meeting in Madagascar where among other things are expected to discuss the region’s future and how to boost trade from within and cut dependence on outside partners. GUEST: Lenin Ndebele, Zimbabwean journalist

Let’s hear from one of the delegates to wrap up conversations from the National Convention but we hear from you. Joining me now is… GUEST: Thembalethu Seyisi, Researcher at the Centre for Social Justice, Stellenbosch Univeristy

We continue getting views from political analysts present at this year’s National Convention. A Convention President Cyril Ramaphosa described as a platform to confront the realities of South Africa openly and constructively. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Lesiba Teffo, Political Analyst

We continue getting insights and analysis on the two-day National Convention from some of the delegates here at UNISA. Joining me now is…   GUEST: Matthew Parks, COSATU Parliamentary Co-ordinator

We continue broadcasting live from the National Convention which is still under way in Pretoria. One of the biggest criticisms I’ve been hearing throughout SA FM this afternoon is that, young people don’t seem to be properly represented at this convention. Well, I’ve got two young people in front of me who are attending this convention. GUEST: Sandra Leshabela, National RCL Presi...

The President commented on a number of things during his opening address at the National Convention that’s happening in Pretoria today. We’ll hear from our second political analyst on whether the convention will truly lay the groundwork for the planned National Dialogue on shaping and developing the country. I am now joined live from UNISA by… GUEST: Yolokazi Mfuto, Political Co...

Litsamaiso, the company that was recently appointed by the City of Johannesburg to operate Phase 1A of the Rea Vaya Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) has added ten new buses that will improve the commuter service in the City of Johannesburg. Interestingly, the company has also honored one of its drivers who passed away earlier this year by naming a bus after him.   GUEST: Nelson Rikhotso, CEO of Litsam...

Today’s meeting will be Putin’s first invitation to meet a US President on American soil since he last visited George W Bush eighteen years ago. Some have described the highly anticipated meeting between Trump and Putin as Russia’s way to show the US that Putin is more than ready to agree to peace if the conditions are right. So what can be lost or won in this important meeting b...

We are coming to you live from Pretoria, where the country’s first National Convention is currently underway. This all important gathering is about listening to a wide range of experiences and identifying the key issues confronting South Africa today. So I would like you to name just one thing that is really bothering you about the state of affairs in the country right now that you think thi...

The Free State’s Health MEC, Monyatso Viceroy Mohlatsi is concerned about a high number of medical negligence claims against the provincial health department, often stemming from inadequate patient care and poor record keeping. To address this problem, the department has convened a two-day Medico-Legal Workshop that will come up with effective resolution strategies across critical stakeholde...

Taxi drivers have been accused of intimidating e-hailing drivers at Maponya Mall in Soweto for a number of years now. The latest incident, which I’m pretty sure you know about, happened last night. An e-hailing driver was shot dead at Maponya Mall in while another driver and a passer-by were also injured in the attack. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vhatuka Mbele...

Throughout this week, the main talking point has been the National Dialogue, after a number of organisations pulled out. You have also shared your views on it, with the majority feeling it is a waste of time and money. Former Statistician-General, Dr. Pali Lehohla, also has thoughts on the dialogue and he now joins me on the line to share them… GUEST: Dr Pali Lehohla, former Statistician-Ge...

Lungile Mashele, co-author of the paper