The National Pulse

Earlier on today, the SA Human Rights commission convened a second sitting of the inquiry into the violent protests that erupted in Alexandra Township earlier this year. This inquiry will form part of the Commission’s investigation into the possible violation of basic human rights and allegations of maladministration and improper conduct concerning the Alexandra Renewal Project. Guest: Philip Mole...

According to the World Health Organisation, the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be hampered by insecurity. The current outbreak is the second-worst in recorded history and has killed 1,105 people so far, with efforts to end the 9 month epidemic complicated by a volatile security situation and widespread community distrust. What needs to be done to control the Ebola...

Earlier this month, the National Commissioner of Police General Khehla Sithole led a delegation of Senior Managers in the South African Police Service to a meeting with the Transvaal Agricultural Union of South Africa to discuss matters of mutual interest pertaining to rural safety and the ongoing implementation of the Rural Safety Strategy. Guest: General Khehla Sithole, National Police Commissio...

With just over 60% of votes counted in Gauteng province, the ANC stands at below 50%. What could be the leading cause of this decline in the province? What other trends are we likely to see as the results are being counted? Guest: Paul Berkowitz- elections analyst and Researcher

ANC’s support in Gauteng has now dropped to below 50%. The party has however so far, retained power in the Eastern Cape, North West, Mpumalanga, Kwazulu Natal, Free State, Limpopo and the Northern Cape. Guest: Pule Mabe – ANC National Spokesperson

DA’s reaction to the current status of the election results, including its performance so far both nationally and provincially: The DA has retained the power to govern the Western Cape, with 99.24% of votes completed in the province, the party is sitting at over 55%. Despite this performance, the party has lost some support across the country. It is no longer the official opposition party in the N...

The biggest surprise so far in this year’s election is the performance of the VF Plus which has gained more voters in various provinces. But what can their growth be attributed to? Guest: Wouter Wessels – Freedom Front Plus Head of Elections Strategy

With just over 74% of votes having been counted so far – the Economic Freedom Fighters are confident of becoming the official opposition party in three provinces, namely; Mpumalanga, Limpopo and North West. Guest: Dali Mpofu, Chairperson of EFF

On Wednesday, the Zimbabwean High Court ruled that MDC leader Nelson Chamisa is not the legitimate president of his party. The ruling also said all appointments and actions by Chamisa in his capacity as deputy/acting or incumbent president were illegitimate. Guest: Professor David Moore, Political analyst based at the University of Johannesburg

Guest: Professor Mcebisi Ndletyana - Professor of politics at UJ

Thirty-five of the 48 parties who contested the elections are not happy with the electoral process and they have called for the results not to be declared until the matter has been resolved to their satisfaction. Guest: Nyaniso Jeku, ATM Gauteng Provincial Spokesperson

The National Student Financial Aid Scheme has launched a training programme that will benefit unemployed graduates and about 995 students will undergo training in various skills disciplines. Guest: Dr Randal Carolissen NSAFAS Administrator

Prior yesterday’s general elections, many commentators have been saying that this year’s election is going to test the ruling party’s strength given numerous challenges besetting the party. As you may know this year’s election follows a decline in the ANC vote from just under 70% in 2004 to around 54% in 2016 municipal elections. Can they do better than 2016? Guest: Professor Somadoda Fikeni, Poli...

On why she was wrong about Caster Semenya. She says as a female athlete she thought high testosterone was a problem but now she realises that this is an outdated and indefensible position. Guest: Madeleine Pape, PhD sociology candidate in the United States

Yesterday former president Jacob Zuma told journalists and reporters that deeper questions should have been asked of smaller political parties. South Africa had a total of 48 registered political parties contesting the elections, some of which were unknown to South Africans. Therefore this raises the question of what the media’s role is during elections, particularly when it comes to political par...

Yesterday was a hectic day for the department of Home Affairs. In support of the general elections, Home Affairs extended operational hours at front offices in a drive to assist eligible voters to collect identity documents they had applied for, or to apply for IDs or temporary identity certificates. Guest: Siya Qawe–Spokesperson, Department of Home Affairs

What is the role of small political parties in South Africa and do we really need them? This year we had 48 political parties who contested yesterday’s election. Guest: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political analyst based at the North West University, Potchefstroom Campus

Following allegations of two possible double voting incidents in the general elections, the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has assured voters of the overall integrity of the electoral process. If such discrepancies turn out to be true, could it be time that South Africa considers moving away from a manual voting system to one that is solely biometric? Joining us on the line for this co...

UDM says it has registered complaints to the electoral commission over a number of issues. One of the objections raised by UDM is the removal of the indelible ink from voters thumbs. Guest: Thandi Nontenja, Treasure General of the UDM

The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is predicting that the ruling African National Congress is going to win 57.3% of the national vote and will drop below 50% in Gauteng. Reene Koen. Guest: Reene Koen, Researcher at the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research

With roughly 20% of all election results counted so far - how are the opposition parties doing? The likes of the Democratic Alliance, Economic Freedom Fighters, Guest: Ongama Mtimka: political analyst based at Nelson Mandela University

Today many South Africans voted and some are still making their way to the voting booths to have their say in who will run the country for the next five years. Most commentators, including some opposition parties see today’s election as most important since 1994. But what informs this narrative and how important is today’s election in the history of this country and why is it being compared to 199...

Land reform has been a key campaign issue, but different polls have so far shown that South African voters are more concerned about the economy and unemployment. How should the next administration deal with these two thorny chronic issues? Guest: Sandile Zungu – President of the Black Business Council

Guest: Takalani Mokhudi – Chairperson of the Pro-Makhado Task Team

Voters in Vuwani outside Thohoyandou in Limpopo have started voting despite a boycott by some residents. The chairperson of the Task Team, Takalani Mukhudi has confirmed that its spokesperson, Arnold Mulaudzi was arrested on Tuesday night. This follows reports that he was forcibly taken away from his house by people who claimed to be police officers, and his whereabouts were unknown. SABC Reporter...