The National Pulse

AG:  South Africa's Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, confirmed that the U.S. extended an apology for its non-attendance. TL: He stressed, however, that the G20 deliberations would proceed as planned.   AG: Meanwhile, as Israel and Iran agree to a ceasefire, questions are emerging around Africa's economic positioning in light of the shifting geopolitical...

Ugandas President Yoweri Museveni has officially declared his intention to run for a seventh term in office. The 80-year-old leader is currently Africa’s fourth longest-ruling leader, having been in power since 1986. At an advanced age - what more can he offer the people of Uganda and is the country’s opposition strong enough to challenge him in polls due early next year? For more anal...

South Africa is currently experiencing a range of adverse weather conditions, including heavy rains and flooding, impacting various provinces and causing significant damage and displacement. During his recent visit to the Eastern Cape, President Cyril Ramaphosa said, there shouldn’t be any floods during winter, also stating that the occurrence of floods highlights the severity of the climate...

Today, the country marks 70 years since the adoption of the Freedom Charter, which is regarded as a seminal document in South African history. Among other things, the Freedom Charter explicitly rejected racial discrimination and advocated for equal rights and opportunities for all. Interestingly, it also called for the nationalisation of key industries. For many, the Freedom Charter continues to b...

As the demand for environmentally responsible products and services grows. More companies prefer to use terms like “eco-friendly”, “green” and “sustainable” to connect with prospective customers. But experts have warned that these “green” trademarks can come with some unexpected legal and reputational risks. To elaborate further on this, we are joine...

We continue getting reaction on the three motions of no confidence that were tabled in the City of Joburg council chambers today against Mayor Dada Morero, speaker Nobuhle Mthembu and chief whip Sithembiso Zungu. Earlier, Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News reporter, shared how the voting went for Mayor Dada Morero. Let’s now find out what happened in the vote for the speaker in the City of Joburg&hel...

Earlier today there were reports that the Kenyan government ordered television and radio stations in the country not to broadcast the current protests in Nairobi. The protests marked the anniversary of the storming of Parliament last year which were sparked by the introduction of tax bill. Let’s get a sense of what is happening in Kenya with… GUEST: Kennedy Wandera, International Broa...

The Johannesburg City Council is currently debating a motion to remove mayor Dada Morero, council speaker Nobuhle Mthembu and chief whip Sithembiso Zungu. The motion against the city’s leadership was brought by the Democratic Alliance, while Al Jama-ah targeted Mthembu in a separate motion. To give us an update on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Neria Hlakotsa, SABC News re...

We’ll now hear from the Municipality and I’m joined on the line by… GUEST: Mbuso Malale, Nkomazi Local Municipality Spokesperson

Workers affiliated with a number of unions at the Nkomazi local municipality went back to the picket lines this morning to demand what they say is due to them. According to the workers, this month’s salaries have not been paid in full with payment of overtime and other third-party liabilities such as medical aid still outstanding. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: S...

There is a golf day event that’s taking place in Houghton today, as part of celebrating the epic ‘1995 Rugby World Cup’ win. The event will also be used to raise funds for the Township Rugby Youth Tournament, which will help empower, grow and develop grass-roots-level rugby. To tell us more about this event is…… GUEST: Katlego Dikobo, Township Rugby Youth Chairperso...

Earlier on, I spoke to Helen Zille, the DA’s Federal Council chairperson, about the party celebrating 25 years of existence. Professor Dirk Kotze, Political Analyst from the University of South Africa, joins me on the line to talk about the party’s politics as well as the contribution the party has made to South African politics over the years… GUEST: Professor Dirk Kotze, Polit...

The Police and Prisons Civil Rights Union (POPCRU) led a march earlier today to the Shorburg Building in Pretoria to advocate for workers’ rights and human dignity within the criminal justice sector. The union is also calling for a proper vetting process for SAPS officers who are responsible for training recruits. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Richard Mamabolo,...

A construction worker died earlier today after a structural collapse at a popular shopping centre in Springfield Park, Durban. There were reports of many others being injured on the scene. To get more details on this story, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Garrith Jamieson, ALS Paramedics Spokesperson

US President Donald Trump has ordered Israel “to not drop those bombs” and has accused both the Iranian and Israeli militaries of violating a ceasefire just hours after it came into effect. Joining us to explain what this all means is….. GUEST: Ronald Henwood, Political analyst from the Department of Political Sciences at the University of Pretoria

Today, the Democratic Alliance is celebrating its 25th anniversary. To celebrate this milestone, the party’s branches are delivering blankets to homes and charities that need them the most across the country - 25 years on, what’s the state of the party and its politics and how has it it changed South Africa’s political landscape. GUEST. Helen Zille, Chairperson of the DA’s...

Team South Africa is set to unveil its critical minerals and metals strategy at the London Indaba that is currently underway in the United Kingdom. As Africa’s largest economy and acting under the G20 Presidency, South Africa is using this platform to signal stability, progress and reform to the world. Joining us to share SA’s strategy and also to talk about the significance of this ev...

The death toll from the Eastern Cape floods has risen to 95, with two more bodies recovered earlier today. We thought we should get an update on what is happening in the Eastern Cape from someone we spoke to last week about the area, and that is… GUEST: Ahmed Bham, Head: Gift of the Givers Search & Rescue

As part of commemorating Youth Month. The Free State Department of Economic Development and Tourism, in partnership with the National Electronic Media Institute of South Africa (NEMISA), Vaal University of Technology, and National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) recently hosted certificate ceremony for 30 young people from across the province who completed the comprehensive training programme in c...

Earlier today, Gauteng MEC for Agriculture and Rural Development, Vuyiswa Ramokgopa joined Minister of Agriculture, John Steenhuisen, for an oversight visit to the Karan Beef feedlot in Heidelberg. The visit follows the confirmation of a foot-and-mouth disease outbreak at the facility earlier in June. To tell us more about this visit, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Vuyiswa Ramokgopa, Ga...

The Municipal Employee and Civil Servants Union (MECSU) in the City of Ekurhuleni wrote a letter to the Public Protector requesting a forensic investigation into allegations of nepotism and the violation of the talent acquisition policy by the city’s executive mayor, Councillor Nkosindiphile Xhakaza, the MMC for Corporate Shared Services, Councillor Sivuyile Ngodwana as well as the city&rsqu...

As the war in the Middle East heats up with the US entering the fray. We understand that Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the response to US strikes on nuclear facilities. Following the attacks, Tehran has accused Washington of launching a dangerous war. So what’s likely to happen moving forward?   GUEST: Thembisa F...

South Africa’s Labour Party has launched an urgent High Court application to interdict the National Dialogue, soon to be held in August this year. The party is of the view that the upcoming dialogue is unconstitutional, irrational, fiscally irresponsible and excludes the working class. For more on this, we are joined by….. GUEST: Joseph Mathunjwa, AMCU President & Interim Labour P...

On World Refugee Day which took place last week Friday, the UN refugee agency (UNHRC) launched a new report highlighting how countries across Southern Africa are reshaping the way displacement is addressed. It also shows how national governments, communities and partners across the region are responding in new ways. For more on the significance of World Refugee Day, we are joined by…&hellip...

As we commemorate Youth Month. Today we are joined by the President of the ANC Youth League, Collen Malatji who will among other things discuss leadership, youth activism related issues and help us understand several challenges that are facing our youth in this country and of course he will also share his thoughts on possible solutions as well. This as we know that young people in this country fac...