The National Pulse

On Both Sides of the Story we ask, How solid are the DA’s accusations against the ANC? The Democratic Alliance is accusing the African National Congress of engineering recent service delivery protests in DA-led municipalities: On the other hand, the ANC is denying this – accusing the DA of cherry-picking issues on which to blame the ANC on. Guests: Herman Mashaba, Mayor of the City of Johannesburg

South Africa will soon join China, Japan and India in hosting a centre affiliated to the World Economic Forum’s Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution. To explain how this will benefit the country, we are joined by… Guest: Mamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane, Minister of Science and Technology

Yesterday, protesters prevented Mayor Herman Mashaba from addressing the crowd at the Malboro Community Hall, north of Johannesburg, by singing and refusing to cooperate with City officials. To find out what exactly transpired we are joined by Sandile Mavundla who is a community leader. Guest: Sandile Mavundla- Community leader

Health Minister Dr Aaron Motsoaledi has revealed through a written reply that more than 77 000 new people have tested HIV positive since the start of the year. The provinces with the highest number of people who tested HIV positive since January this year are KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng with over 21 000 diagnosis. What are the contributing factors to new HIV infections? Guest: Dr. Yogan Pillay - Dir...

As you may have heard, earlier on today – Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo dismissed Tom Moyane's application to cross-examine Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. Guest: Eric Mabuza, Tom Moyane’s lawyer

How important is it for us to understand and know how to sing our National Anthem? Is our National Anthem just a couple of lyrics that are recited at the beginning of every ‘important’ event or does it have a fundamental meaning that everyone needs to familiarise themselves with? Guest: Themba Mabaso: National Herald at the Department of Arts & Culture

Gauteng MEC for sports, arts & culture Faith Mazibuko appeared before the South African Human Rights Commission after she was called to explain her remarks to two top officials in her department. An audio recording of a meeting between the MEC, her head of department as well as chief financial officer where she verbally attacked the senior managers was leaked on social media last month. The MEC ha...

Libya’s rival forces are intensifying their fight for control of Tripoli. Troops loyal to the UN-backed government in the capital are trying to stop the advance of the strongman Khalifa Haftar, who began his offensive on the city two weeks ago. Guest: Izak Khomo, Presenter and Producer of Spotlight Africa on Channel Africa

Judge Zondo’s ruling on Tom Moyane and legal analysis of commissions of inquiry: Tom Moyane's application to cross-examine Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has been dismissed. Legally speaking – what does this ruling mean for him? Guest: Ziyanda Nyanda, Associate at Mncedisi Ndlovu & Sedumedi Attorneys

Both Sides of the Story: Today, parents of learners at Oakdale Secondary School in Ennerdale, south of Johannesburg, went on a March demanding better school infrastructure for their children. According to the parents the dilapidated state of the school is not conducive for learning. For more on this story we are joined on the line by Wendy Ntalo who is a member of the School Governing Body. Guest:...

Why is South Africa failing to close the gender pay gap? The 2018 World Economic Forum (WEF) Global Gender Report ranks South Africa’s gender equality 19th out of 149 countries, but on the element of wage equality for similar work the ranking plunges to 117th. Guest: Anita Bosch, Associate Professor in Organisational Behaviour and Leadership at the University of Stellenbosch Business School (USB)...

What will it take for us to stop mob justice? A Walter Sisulu University student at the Mthatha campus has been killed after he was allegedly assaulted by fellow students and thrown off a third floor balcony. Guest: Jasmine Opperman, Security Risk Analyst

Over the weekend another alleged Glebelands Hostel hit man was arrested in a police intelligence-driven operation at the Glebelands Hostel in Umlazi. The 25 year old suspect has been charged for the murder of 26 year old, Simphiwe Ndebele who was shot and killed in the area. Could these arrests possibly mean that police are a step closer to addressing the issue of political killings in the area? V...

Following the outbreak of listeriosis between 2017 and 2018, Tiger Brands is faced with yet another round of litigation from claimants. Last year the South Gauteng High Court granted certification for a class action lawsuit. Over a thousand people contracted the bacteria which resulted in 218 deaths. The case began in court today and Richard Spoor who is an attorney joins us now on the line… Guest...

The physics of change: There has been sweeping political change since the 1990s, but this has not translated into the profound social change that South Africa so desperately needs. Dr David Harrison, looks at the reasons why this change has not yet occurred, and why the nation’s people have not been able to fully benefit from the new political order. Guest: Dr David Harrison, CEO of the DG Murray...

Political analyst, Xolani Dube, says African National Congress secretary-general, Ace Magashule, may have contravened electoral laws when he handed out money during a campaign trail to the Cape Flats on Saturday. Guest: Benedict Xolani Dube, political analyst from the XUBERA Institute for Research and Development

On World News today we ask, why is Libya burning? This as the fighting continues between forces loyal to Libyan strongman Khalifa Haftar and others allied with the internationally-recognised government. Guest: Izak Khomo, Presenter and Producer of Spotlight Africa on Channel Africa

We look at the plight of residents of Helena, which is popularly known as Tulo Yabaloyi “the place of witches”. People who reside in this place are either accused of incantation or witchcraft. Guest: Phephisile Maseko, National Coordinator of the Traditional Healers Organisation

We learn more about the Cape Town Drought Response Learning Initiative (CTDRLI) that was created by academics and researchers in an effort to capture significant lessons from the water shortages that affected the City of Cape Town a year ago. The initiative also serves as an integral example for the City and other drought-stricken cities to build a water-resilient future. To find out how this init...

Communities in Vuwani, Limpopo have said there will be no elections after losing their protracted battle to be reincorporated back into the Makhado local municipality. The Pro-Makhado Demarcation Task Team (PMDTT) deputy chairperson Arnold Mulaudzi said the communities resolved that they were not going to vote because their demand had not been met. Guest: Arnold Mulaudzi, Deputy Chairperson of the...

Last night President Cyril Ramaphosa launched the ANC political school, named after struggle stalwart Oliver Reginald Tambo. According to the Principal of the school, Dr David Masondo - the institution would facilitate education on strategic studies, policy and organisational skills. Guest: Dr David Masondo, Principal of O.R Tambo School of Leadership and ANC NEC member

For a reaction on Nehawu’s call for the DG to resign we are joined by Kenny Mathivha who is the spokesperson for the premier in Limpopo. Guest: Kenny Mathivha – spokesperson for the premier in Limpopo

The National Education, Health and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) has embarked on a protest outside premier Stan Mathabatha’s office in Limpopo. The Union is calling on him to fire Nape Nchabeleng who is the director-general for alleged irregular expenditure. Nehawu is accusing the director-general of leading the premier’s office into R3.9 million of irregular expenditure for the 2015-16 financial...

Following the Tittle Deeds protest that is currently underway in Soweto – we hear from Dineo Molomo about the process of issuing title deeds and how it works. Guest: Dineo Molomo, from Dineo Properties

The city of Chicago, formerly ranked as one of the highest murder capitals in the world, has seen double-digit decreases in gun violence for the second year in a row. What can South Africa learn from the Chicago Police? Guests: Chicago’s Deputy Chief of Police, Eric Carter & Ernest Cato III, District Commander