The National Pulse

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Constitutional Court. It is the Apex court for all constitutional matters in the country and it has the final say on interpreting, protecting, and enforcing the constitution. Over the years the court has handed down some judgments that some may have deemed important, progressive and controversial. Joining us to discuss its significant role and what it means...

As Trump considers striking Iran. Russia has advised the U.S against direct involvement in the conflict, warning that such a move will be extremely dangerous with truly unpredictable negative consequences. The statement from Kremlin comes amid rapidly escalating tensions and ongoing military exchanges between Iran and Israel. For more analysis on this, we are joined by……. GUEST: Mane...

According to the latest data that was recently published by Breathe Cities, over 91% of Joburg residents are worried about air pollution, while the other 78% believe it negatively impacts their health. To increase levels of awareness around air quality solutions, the City of Johannesburg in collaboration with Breathe Cities has just launched ‘Pause and Breathe’ initiative that will edu...

A man who hired three hitmen to kill his daughter who had a mental disability for an insurance payout has been sentenced to life imprisonment. Three years ago Nomdundu Mafani from KwaNokuthula was shot 15 times in a house in Cuba Street and it is widely reported that she was asleep when she was attacked. The court found that the first accused and his wife had adopted Mafani when she was 11 years o...

Former uMkhonto weSizwe Party secretary-general, Floyd Shivambu, held a media briefing at the Mhulu Hotel, in Midrand, to give an update on his political future. We played clips from the presser and spoke to Professor Sethulego Matebesi, Political analyst from the University of Free State about it. We’ll get a second view on Floyd Shivambu’s political future from… GUEST: Sandile...

The provincial day of mourning for the victims of the devastating storm that hit the Eastern Cape last week started at 11h00 this morning at the King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College in Mthatha. The latest death toll is 92. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lerato Fekisi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape

The African Development Bank says over 640 million in the continent have no access to energy, and that the electricity access rate for African countries is just over 40 per cent, the lowest in the world. Professor David Phaho

Former MK Party Secretary General Floyd Shivambu has announced that he intends to consult various groupings in South Africa over forming a new political party. During this afternoon’s press briefing, Shivambu also for the first time divulged some of the reasons that were used by the MK party to justify his removal as the secretary general of the party. Interestingly, Shivambu also stated tha...

Cricket Commentator’s Perspective: Valuable lessons learned from the Proteas victory and what it means for the sport in the country moving forward. Some are saying that we should view this victory as a powerful reminder that perseverance does lead to glory. GUEST: Aslam Khota, Cricket Commentator

Continuing from the GNU conversation we had yesterday, I thought we should use today as an opportunity to highlight some of the positives that came out of the GNU, a year later. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Professor Bheki Mngomezulu, Political Analyst from the Nelson Mandela University

We continue celebrating the Proteas, the newly crowned world test championship winners who got back home this morning. Some South African Cricket fans had the pleasure of watching that historic moment live at the Lord's Cricket Ground, a ground popularly known as the Home of Cricket. One of those fans is Khaya Sithole, whom I’ve spoken to a number of times on this show on different matters....

Jeune Afrique and the Africa Report recently released a new report, ranking the 20 best performing countries in Africa and guess what South Africa tops the ranking with a comfortable lead, driven by its industrial power, active diplomacy, high quality infrastructure, innovation capacity, and internationally recognised education system.   GUEST: (Kenya): Kanika Saigal, Economics Editor for the...

After securing the ICC World Test Championship at Lord’s on Saturday. The newly crowned world test championship winners are finally back home. The Proteas clinched the title with a commanding five-wicket win over Australia, ending a 27-year wait for a major ICC trophy - but how did they get it right this time around and what does it take to assemble a winning team? We find out from…&h...

As thousands of people are reportedly fleeing Tehran. The country’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected US President Donald Trump’s call for an unconditional surrender and he has also made it clear that any American intervention would be a recipe for an all out war in the region. So what needs to happen in order for peace to prevail in the Middle East? For more analysis...

Tomorrow, the Electoral Commission will host a symposium on political funding in South Africa. The objectives of the symposium are to foster informed dialogue on matters related to the use of money in our politics, looking at the required transparency and accountability models. To elaborate further on the importance of tomorrow’s symposium is…… GUEST: George Mahlangu, IEC Chief...

MK Party leader, Jacob Zuma, has taken a firm stance against undisciplined members, emphasising no one is above the party. Addressing members at Christianenburg Sports Stadium in Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, yesterday, Zuma stressed those who deviate from the party's principles will face consequences.   GUEST: Professor Andre Duvenhage, Political Analyst from the North West University

Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, is in the Eastern Cape today to assess flood displacement in the Mthatha area. Nearly 3,000 households were affected, with over 1,000 homes destroyed. SABC News reporter, Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Reporter in the Eastern Cape, joins me on the line to share updates on the Minister’s visit…   GUEST: Nkululeko Nyembezi, SABC News Repo...

Yesterday, I spoke to Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner of the South African Human Rights Commission regarding the commission’s concerns on Operation Dudula’s activities in Rosettenville, Johannesburg, yesterday. Zandile Dabula, Operation Dudula President, joins me on the line to share more about what happened in Rosettenville as well as what that Facebook post stated… GUEST: Zand...

    Have you ever asked yourself why so few women reach leadership roles in this country? Phryne Williams, founder of Capital Assignments and a long-time advocate for women in South Africa’s financial services answers this question through a new book titled “Broken Rung”. She shares powerful insights from years of coaching ambitious women, highlighting the role of uncon...

It’s been a year now since the establishment of the Government of National Unity (GNU). It’s public knowledge that the GNU was formed after last year’s general elections, when the ANC lost its majority. So, one year later- how would you summarise its performance so far and has it met your expectations? GUEST: Professor Steven Friedman, Political analyst & Research Professor,...

Yusra Ghannouchi helps us understand the ongoing political crisis in Tunisia, focusing on the ‘unlawful’ imprisonment of Sheikh Rached Ghannouchi, the co-founder and leader of Ennahda party, Tunisia’s largest political party. She is part of a delegation that is currently visiting South Africa to create awareness on the situation in Tunisia.   GUEST: Yusra Ghannouchi, Tunisia...

Yesterday, three people have been shot and killed in Eldorado Park, south of Johannesburg, in what appears to be a drive-by shooting. This happens a few days after a burnt body was found by community members in an open veld in Eldorado Park Extension 6. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Juwairiya Kaldine, Eldorado Park Ward 18 Councillor

Humanitarian aid organisation, Gift of the Givers, say they have combined search operations with the police and provincial government after last week’s devastating floods in the Eastern Cape. Yesterday, emergency service teams recovered two bodies in Mthatha. The death toll is currently 88 with 83 bodies being successfully identified. Ahmed Bham, Head of Gift of the Givers Search and Rescue,...

The Gauteng Provincial Government commemorated the 49th anniversary of the Soweto youth uprisings with a dynamic Youth Day event today at Morris Isaacson High School in Soweto. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Oupa Bodibe, Chief Director: Transformation responsible for Gauteng Provincial Government youth programme  

The South African Human Rights Commission says it has alerted the National Commissioner of Police, Fannie Masemola, and the Hawks regarding Operation Dudula’s planned activities in Rosettenville today. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Tshepo Madlingozi, Commissioner: South African Human Rights Commission