The National Pulse

The N3 freeway near Mooi River has been closed following another round of protests by truck drivers today. It is understood that a number of trucks had been set alight and the incident was strongly condemned by transport minister Blade Nzimande. Guest: Ishmael Mnisi – Spokesperson for the Minister of TraNSPORT

President Cyril Ramaphosa, today officially opened the Booysens Magistrate’s Court in Oakdene South, Johannesburg today. The Booysens Magistrate’s Court offers a range of services and is fully equipped to support victims of gender-based violence and femicide. Guest: Khusela Diko - President Ramaphosa spokesperson

Joburg mayor Herman Mashaba today launched a hotline where motorists and pedestrians could name, shame and expose those who made driving on the city’s roads a nightmare. The Buya Mthetho hotline project. Guest: Michael Sun - City of Joburg MMC of Public Safety

Sars said over the weekend it had reached a deadlock in negotiations with the Public Servants Association (PSA) and National Education, Health, and Allied Workers’ Union (Nehawu) over salary increases and improvements in conditions of service and benefits after months of negotiations which began last November.

The South African Revenue Service (Sars) said today that workers had rejected its latest wage proposal, insisting on an across-the-board increase of 11.4%, and it could therefore not disregard a strike tomorrow. Guest: December Mavuso - Deputy General Secretary- Nehawu

President Cyril Ramaphosa's son Andile admitted today that he was paid R2 million by a company facing extensive corruption allegations, an admission that some say could embarrass his father, President Ramaphosa, ahead of polls. Bosasa, which is now African Global Operations, was a conglomerate involved in bidding for and running lucrative government contracts. Guest: Tinyiko Maluleke - Political a...

The South African Human Rights Commission, SAHRC says that EFF leader Julius Malema's comments were offensive, but it do not legally qualify as hate speech. Senior researcher at SAHRC, Dr Shanelle vn der Burg made the announcement in Johannesburg earlier today. The Commission had consolidated complaints of alleged hate speech against Malema and other members of his party who have allegedly uttered...

The South African National Roads Agency has announced that it is suspending the process of pursuing e-toll debt. This after Sanral's board passed an urgent resolution on the matter on Tuesday. Guest: Wayne Duvenage - CEO of Outa

The lawyers of Duduzane Zuma, are bringing in an application to discharge him on a charge of culpable homicide at the Randburg Magistrate's Court, north of Johannesburg. Former President Jacob Zuma is attending the trial. Duduzane is facing one count of culpable homicide and another of reckless and negligent driving. The second count of culpable homicide was withdrawn yesterday. Zuma junior's vehi...

One in two Small Micro and Medium Enterprises (SMME)’s is likely to face tough economic outlook as a result of power cuts, fuel price increases and customers whose ability to spend is restrained. This is according to Sifiso Ndwandwe, the Managing Director of Catalyst for Growth. They say their data shows a correlation between increase in SMME failure and fuel price increases. What’s the solution t...

Former ANC provincial deputy secretary and Harry Gwala District Mayo Mluleki Ndobe who was arrested for the murder of ANC Youth League leader Sindiso Magaqa had his charges withdrawn today. Guest: Xolani Dube - Political analyst

The Association of South African Quantity Surveyors on Friday added its voice to growing concerns over the so-called construction mafia, calling on the government to intervene to protect projects, investor confidence and the safety of professionals. The association’s Yunus Bayat warned that the continuing hijacking of billions of rands worth of projects in the sector would undermine confidence and...

TRUST BAROMETER Edelman’s Trust Barometer has revealed that trust is South Africa has risen for all institutions. The barometer says that NGO’s lead by (60%), over business which is at (58%), not surprising is that government is the least trusted institution at (21%). For more on this, we are joined on the line by….. Jordan Rittenberry, Chief Executive Officer Edelman Africa

The ANC in KwaZulu-Natal is calling for specialised courts to deal with political related cases in the province. Two ANC mayors are currently facing charges ranging from murder to conspiracy to commit murder in relation to the killing of ANC members and leaders. Speaking outside the Emadadeni magistrate court in northern KwaZulu-Natal, provincial spokesperson of the ANC - Nomagugu Simelane-Zulu -...

Former finance minister Nhlanhla Nene's son was instrumental in facilitating a controversial investment deal between the Public Investment Company and a Mozambican oil refinery. This was revealed by an executive head of impact investing, Rouith Rajdhar in evidence before the commission of enquiry into allegations of impropriety in the PIC . He says a multi -million Rand Mozambican oil deal was pus...

It was a hive of activity outside the uMzimkhulu magistrates court in southern KwaZulu-Natal earlier today as four suspects accused of the murder of former ANCYL Secretary General Sindiso Magaqa began their bail application. Among the accused is Harry Gwala District Mayor Mluleki Ndobe and uMzimkhulu municipal manager, Guest: SABC reporter Vusi Makhosini

World Water Day is an annual UN observance day that highlights the importance of freshwater. The day is used to advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources. Dr Kevin Winter from Future Water Institute at the University of Cape Town says when it comes our water the outlook is not good adding that unless there is significant action by 2030, there will be a projected 17% shortage...

The commission of inquiry into state capture head testimony from former Sports Minister Fikile Mbalula today. Mbalula said, among other things, when he stood up in an African National Congress (ANC) national executive committee (NEC) meeting in 2011 detailing his frustrations with the Gupta family, none of the party top brass in the meeting, including former president Jacob Zuma, supported him or...

A new global health ranking has identified the world's healthiest - and most unhealthy - countries in 2019.The Indigo Wellness Index is one of the most comprehensive to date, covering 191 countries across the globe. South Africa was ranked the unhealthiest country on earth, while Canada came out on top as the most healthy country. Guest: Prof Sue Goldstein - Deputy director Priceless SA

Some family members of the former Life Esidimeni mentally-ill patients are at the offices of Gauteng Premier David Makhura in Johannesburg to demand answers on when they'll receive their financial compensation. They received a message last night informing them they'll no longer receive the money today as the provincial government had promised, due to a technical glitch. Guest: Thabo Masebe, spokes...

As we approach the Easter holiday period many people will be traveling abroad for a bit of a break. We often remember to pack our suitcases full to capacity and so on, but then what about the travel insurance? What happens if you get sick in another country? How will you pay for the hefty bills? Guest: Damian Mchugh - Executive Head at Mementum Health

The Commission of Inquiry into State Capture has adjourned for the day where former Sports minister Fikile Mbabula denied being inconsistent when he told former public protector Thuli Madonsela that it was former president Jacob Zuma who had contacted him about his appointment as minister. Guest: SABC reporter, Noma Bolani

The United Nation has confirmed that 500 people are now known to have died as a result of Cyclone Idai in Mozambique, Zimbabwe and Malawi. Nearly two-million have been affected by the storm and the floods it caused. As always our own Gift of the Givers is in action whenever disaster strikes. For an update on this and the challenges they are facing, Guest: Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Founder of Gift of the...

COSATU in Limpopo has handed over a memorandum to the Mogalakwena local municipality on alleged corruption and nepotism in the recruitment of workers. Mogalakwena is among 12 municipalities in Limpopo that illegally invested money with the now liquidated VBS mutual bank. To hear what Cosatu’s concerns are, Guest: Gerald Twala, Cosatu’s Provincial Secretary in Limpopo

Eighty-seven Teach Ambassador graduates will soon use their skills to improve the performance of maths, science and English pupils in schools across the country. Minister of Basic Education Angie Motshekga congratulated the teachers during a graduation ceremony at the Nelson Mandela Foundation in Johannesburg at the weekend. Through the department’s partnership with Teacher Education and Curriculu...