The National Pulse

Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe addressed delegates today at the G20 Critical Mineral Stakeholder meeting in Sandton, north of Johannesburg, Mantashe lamented the importation of raw minerals, which he says further exacerbates poverty and inequality in the country. For more on this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Katlego Legodi, SABC News Economics Reporter

The department of basic education has revealed that some educators in KwaZulu-Natal continue to us corporal punishment in the classroom, despite the ban. While the practice was once permitted under common law, it is public knowledge that corporal punishment in South African schools was legally abolished in 1997. So what should happen to those who continue to employ this illegal practice? GUEST: El...

The United Nations has expressed serious concern about rising hunger in Africa. According to the organisation, worrying projections indicate that by the end of the decade, 60% of the world’s malnourished population will be in Africa. What is even more disturbing is the fact that currently, more than 280 million people across Africa are malnourished. With our continent possessing a wealth of...

Earlier on, Acting Deputy Chief Justice, Mbuyiseli Madlanga, briefed the nation on the Criminal Justice System Inquiry. The South African Policing Union is reacting to the press briefing. I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Lesiba Thobakgale, South African Policing Union Spokesperson

We unpack the objectives of this year’s Tailings Conference that is currently underway in Parktown, Johannesburg. This year’s annual gathering is convened under the theme, “Reform and Resistance in the Shadow of a Disaster.” During this two-day gathering, several important topics are going to be discussed and a new and improved programme of action will be adopted on the las...

Action SA has gazetted their Notice to introduce the Constitution Twenty-Second Amendment Bill which, if passed, would represent the most significant overhaul of the Executive of 32 Ministers and 43 Deputy Ministers since the dawn of democracy in 1994. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamentary Leader

Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have announced the formation of a parallel government. RSF leader General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo would head a 15-person government council that would include regional governors. However, the Sudanese government has rejected the announcement of this so called new government, urging other countries not to recognise it. GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Research...

Collen Malatji has criticised the ANC Youth League for its lack of racial diversity. While the ANC has historically championed unity and non-racialism, critics always argue that its leadership and membership are not truly representative of South Africa’s diverse population. Malatji has attested to this and has warned the ‘Young Lions’ of the party that they should avoid looking l...

    Today, we are excited to be joined by Zibusiso Mkhwanazi who has just been shortlisted as Agency Leader of the Year. Mkhwanazi is passionate about empowering South Africa’s township youth as he always wants to see them become tomorrow’s successful business leaders. If you are looking to positively impact your community but aren’t quite sure where to start, you bette...

City Power had to abandon their plan to disconnect illegal connections in Tshepisong, West Rand, yesterday after police warned them of the volatile situation they will find themselves in should they go ahead. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Isaac Mangena, City Power Spokesperson  

Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) released a statement yesterday stating that they are taking firm steps following a serious security breach at OR Tambo International Airport after a passenger was found in possession of two training hand grenades in Ethiopia. To react to this statement, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Advocate Christopher Shabangu, President of the SA Cabin Cre...

We tell you more about a newly launched social justice initiative, called ‘Social Impact with Pearl’ that aims to protect rights, demand truth, and rebuild trust in our justice system that is perceived to be prioritising the needs and desires of a small group over the broader population. This noble initiative is the brainchild of Pearl Walsh, a Cape Town based activist. She joins us no...

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that his country intends to recognise Palestine as a state. Macron has also revealed that he will formalise the decision at the United Nations General Assembly in two months time. This is a major development considering France’s tremendous influence over European politics, economy and culture. Politically speaking - what does it all mean, given...

Concerns are rising in Lesotho about Basotho nationals being denied healthcare in South Africa, prompting calls for intervention from the Lesotho government and discussions between the two neighbouring countries. Pheello Sehlabaka, the president of Lesotho’s Democratic Congress Youth League has urged both countries to resolve this issue peacefully. He joins us now to elaborate further on thi...

Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the North-West University (NWU), Professor Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka, has welcomed Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi’s announcement that plans are in place to add to the country’s ten academic hospitals. According to Tyobeka, this development strongly supports the varsity’s Desmond Tutu School of Medicine, which is presently under construction. Curr...

The Liberation Movements Summit 2025, convened under the theme “Defending the Liberation Gains, Advancing Integrated Socio-Economic Development, Strengthening Solidarity for a Better Africa” kicks off tomorrow at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre, O.R. Tambo, Gauteng. Dr. Ntsikelelo Breakfast, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University, joins me on the line to break do...

Channel Africa's Africa In Business, anchored by Thabiso Lehoko and SAfm's the National Pulse ,anchored by John Gericke.... Jon Gericke: The Group of Twenty (G20),  is an international forum comprising both developing and developed countries. It hosts a series of Working Groups to find solutions to global economic and financial issues. There are various other groupings, such as the Business 2...

Today is the last day of the State’s case in the Senzo Meyiwa trial as the witnesses examination-in-chief process has been completed. Following this process, the defence team will now have an opportunity to call their own witnesses to test the accuracy and reliability of the State’s witnesses. To give us an update in terms of what’s currently happening in court is ….. GUES...

None of us can dispute the fact that liberation movements have played a pivotal role in fighting for national independence, self-determination, and the establishment of a state based on the will of the people. But we also need to acknowledge the fact that many of them once in power, struggle to translate their liberation rhetoric into tangible improvements in people’s lives and this often le...

The Global Watch: Let’s move to Zimbabwe now where Zanu PF MPs are said to be pushing ahead with plans to introduce a controversial law that bans any form of criticism of the government. They are of the view that this new law will encourage Zimbabweans to be patriotic. However, those opposed to this proposed law have described it as a draconian attempt to stifle dissent. For more on this, we...

The Patriotic Alliance has suspended its deputy president, Kenny Kunene, from all party activities for a month. Party leader Gayton McKenzie announced this decision last night on social media platforms. Let’s get political analysis on this move from… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa

Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng has ruled that accused number five, Fisokuhle Ntuli be transferred to Leeuwkop prison. This after Ntuli complained this morning about conditions at the Kgosi Mampuru prison, also claiming that he was falsely accused of being in possession of a cellphone. To share what transpired in court today is……   GUEST: Pearl Magubane, SABC News reporter

President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) board, set to run for three years starting on August 1. This is in line with the NYDA Act. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Liezel van der Merwe, Chairperson of the Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities Portfolio Committee

The South African Council of Churches began its 2-day National Anti-Corruption Conference in Johannesburg today. The gathering brings together church leaders from across the country to reflect on the ongoing moral and spiritual crisis of corruption. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Horisani Sithole, SABC News Reporter

We’ve been following the story of the KZN National School Nutrition Programme for some time now, from payment issues suppliers faced to the recent issue that was raised by the National School Nutrition Programme Association on companies being appointed without following due process. The DA in KZN has taken recent issue a step further and to tell us more about that, I am joined on the line by...