The National Pulse

    Earlier today, President Cyril Ramaphosa held his inaugural meeting with members of the national dialogue Eminent Persons Group at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. President Ramaphosa told the group not to be cheerleaders of the dialogue and expect that there’ll be criticism on the work they are supposed to do…   CLIP: 1:56   SABC News Reporter, Sibahle Motha w...

Today we chat to an all-rounded person who possesses a wide range of skills, knowledge and experiences. He can engage in discussions on diverse topics, be it music, corporate related, politics, heritage and culture - you name it and his mind is always sharp and engaged. That individual is none other than Dr Sipho Sithole, hopefully you will get inspired.   GUEST: Dr Sipho Sithole, Corporate s...

An online driver’s education platform, Zobi, has ranked South Africa as the world’s most dangerous country to drive in. The country’s road traffic death rate, low seatbelt usage and high rate of alcohol related fatalities contributed to its low ranking. To react to this is…… GUEST: Caro Smit, Founder & Director of South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD)

Final preparations are underway in Barberton where late former Deputy President David Mabuza will be laid to rest. To give us the details in terms of how the preparations are going is…… GUEST: Desmond Mwela, ANC member & family spokesperson

It has been some time since we last held a significant family meeting. I’m sure some of you can’t wait to hear what President Cyril Ramaphosa is going to say on Sunday when briefing the nation on recent developments arising from statements by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. It is public knowledge that Mkhwanazi recently detailed disturbing alleg...

Professor Linda du Plessis shares her thoughts ‘on the catastrophic operational and financial strain being placed on our public universities due to the ongoing dysfunction of NSFAS and the Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs)’. According to her, the dysfunction experienced by these important educational services, is not only jeopardising the futures of vulnerable students...

Earlier on, I spoke to MK Party MP, Mazolman Skosana, about the party laying criminal charges against Police Minister, Senzo Mchunu. The Democratic Alliance also laid charges today at the Cape Town Central Police Station. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dianne Kohler Barnard, DA MP and Shadow Minister of State Security

The ANC is honouring former Deputy President David Mabuza with memorial services across Mpumalanga today. One is happening in his home village of Phola, near White River. SABC News Reporter, Michael Mdluli, joins me on the line to share what was happening at the Phola memorial… GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

TN: ABSA's Africa Blockchain Report 2025: Blockchain's Multifaceted Role in Economic Development shows that Blockchain Technology will be key in driving inclusive, sustainable growth. However, these technologies raisE questions about the risks associated with crypto assets.... AG: In order to address the vulnerabiltues around crypto assets- the G20 is working closely with the Financial Stability B...

The International Criminal Court’s prosecution office has issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader Hibatullah Akhunzada and the head of the country’s Supreme Court, Abdul Hakim Haqqani on charges of persecuting women and girls. For more analysis on this, we are joined by…….. GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, Independent Researcher & Political commentator

The European Court of Human Rights has ruled that Caster Semenya was denied fair hearing in her seven-year legal fight against track and field’s sex eligibility rules. However though, it is important to note that the European court’s ruling does not overturn the World Athletics rules that effectively ended Semenya’s career. So what does this partial victory mean for her sporting...

Following allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The MK Party has opened a criminal case against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Deputy National Police Commissioner Major-General Shadrack Sibiya (for perjury and defeating the ends of justice). For more on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Mazolman Skosana, MK Party MP

National Assembly Speaker, Thoko Didiza, has rejected calls for an urgent debate on allegations made by KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. The speaker has instead suggested that the portfolio committees of police, intelligence and justice should investigate the claims. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Ian Cameron, Portfolio Committee

The government of Lesotho has declared a national state of disaster in response to soaring youth unemployment in the country. The state of disaster will remain in place until the 30th of June 2027. Joining us from the Mountain Kingdom to tell us more about the country’s state of affairs is….. GUEST (Lesotho): Rapelang Radebe, SABC’s correspondent based in Lesotho  

All individuals who receive their salaries from the public service are entitled to medical aid subsidies, which allow them to use private hospitals. These subsidies amount to R70 billion. If a policy were introduced requiring everyone to use public hospitals instead, that R70 billion would immediately be redirected to the public healthcare system," says Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for more sanctions against Russia after it fired its largest missile and drone attack on Ukraine, arguing that Russia is doing everything to continue the war. But what’s the impact of sanctions on Russia so far and can more sanctions tame Russia’s military presence in Ukraine? For more analysis on this, we are joined by……...

Mourners continue visiting the former deputy president, DD Mabuza’s home in Barberton, Mpumalanga. Yesterday, we played a clip from ANC Secretary General, Fikile Mbalula, who was part of a delegate visiting Mpumalanga yesterday. The ANC Women’s League visited today so let’s find out the latest from… GUEST: Michael Mdluli, SABC News Reporter in Mpumalanga

As the Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi saga continues. We look at all the ramifications of his expose’, especially after more revelations were made today by the National Commissioner of the South African Police Services, General Fanie Masemola. During today’s press briefing, Masemola revealed that Mkhwanazi’s security has been beefed up following his explosive press briefing on Sunday and he...

Healthcare veteran and Action SA MP, Dr. Kgosi Letlape believes that if more public office bearers use public clinics and hospitals, services at these facilities will improve. This is a position Action SA has been pushing for some time now. Dr. Letlape now joins me on the line to tell us more about this… GUEST: Dr. Kgosi Letlape, Action SA MP

We continue with the bombshells that were dropped this past weekend by KZN Police Commissioner, Lt. General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi. One of the names mentioned during that press briefing is Vusimuzi ‘CAT’ Matlala, a figure news 24 has been investigating since the killing of Babita Deokaran, who was a whistleblower at the Tembisa Hospital. Jeff Wicks, News 24 Investigative Journalist, joins...

Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) reacts to the latest tariff announcement by US President Donald Trump. Some experts have warned that the 30% tariff imposed on South African goods is likely to harm America too. GUEST: Khulekani Mathe, CEO of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) .

Yesterday I spoke to Health Minister, Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, about an inquiry into allegations of racial discrimination by medical aid schemes that found that medical aid schemes had unfairly treated black healthcare providers and practitioners. We now get reaction from the South African Medical Association. Joining me on the line now is… GUEST: Dr. Mvuyisi Mzukwa, South African Medical Asso...

How will the war of words between KwaZulu-Natal police commissioner, Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi and Minister of Police Senzo Mchunu affect the reputation of the police? Reputation management expert, Tshepo Matseba, joins me on the line to shed light on this… GUEST: Tshepo Matseba, MD of Reputation 1st

The Department of Basic Education has conceded that over 21% of Grade R teachers across the country do not possess the requisite skills to teach. According to the department, KwaZulu-Natal has the highest number of unqualified Grade R teachers with 1 937, followed by the Western Cape with 1 416. This observation was made during the department’s oversight visits as part of the BELA Bill imple...

Five African leaders are set to meet with U.S President Donald Trump this week to discuss commercial opportunities. Presidents from Guinea-Bissau, Senegal, Mauritania, Liberia and Gabon will all attend tomorrow’s meeting, which is expected to revolve around investment, security and trade. We understand that Trump is ushering in a more transactional world and he is often described as transact...