The National Pulse

Earlier on we played a clip of Judge Ratha Mokgoatlheng, the judge in the Senzo Meyiwa trial, apologising for his remarks on Friday, castigating black lawyers. The judge said he wanted to unreservedly apologize to the nation, his colleagues and the accused for his conduct. Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Media CEO, joins me on the line to analyse the apology… GUEST: Tebogo Ditshego, Ditshego Medi...

DA Chairperson of the Federal Council Helen Zille has confirmed that she is considering running for Johannesburg mayorship. In recent years the city of Johannesburg has been faced with numerous challenges, such as infrastructure collapse and a surge in crime. Earlier on today, Zille spoke to our colleague Jon Gericke and this is what she had to say……… GUEST: Professor Kagiso &...

Action SA has proposed constitutional amendments aimed at overhauling what the party believes are key provisions that have been misused to fuel South Africa’s illegal immigration crisis, provisions that continue to enable the exploitation of South Africa’s hospitality and limited resources. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Athol Trollip, Action SA Parliamenta...

  The South African Weather Service has issued two orange and six yellow level warnings for several parts of the country, with warnings of very cold, wet and windy conditions, including snow for several parts of the country. To tell us more about this, I am joined on the line by…   GUEST: Lehlohonolo Thobela, South African Weather Services’ Meteorologist

It’s been a month since Cardinal Robert Prevost was elected Pope and took the name Leo XIV. Pope Leo has made several pronouncements since his election and most recently, he has criticised the emergence of nationalist political movements and their exclusionary mindset. He has also appealed for peace in Ukraine and called for a ceasefire in Gaza, along with the liberation of hostages. But is...

With more than four million people having fled Sudan since the start of its civil war in 2023. The country’s former Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok has pleaded with the international community to support a political solution that is aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. But why is the country being neglected and what kind of solutions are needed to end the war.   GUEST: Ibrahim Dean, I...

In conversation with Gary Stannett about the notable work of the Rio Ferdinand Foundation in empowering and bringing young people together from across borders, communities and cultures. The foundation is revered for providing opportunities and pathways through sports, media, arts, and education, with a focus on building skills, confidence, and preparing young people for future careers. In South Af...

A 16-year-old girl who reported that she was raped while hitchhiking earlier this week has now been charged with perjury, after investigations revealed that she fabricated the entire story. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Lieutenant Colonel Jabu Ndubane, Mpumalanga Police Spokesperson

Earlier today, National Director of Public Prosecutions, Advocate Shamila Batohi, hit back at critics who say the institution is failing to show it can deliver justice. Advocate Batohi spoke to SABC News and this is what she had to say… GUEST: Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach, DA Spokesperson on Justice and Constitutional Development

Police are investigating a deadly shooting that claimed four lives and left three others injured this morning at the old taxi rank in Mfuleni, Cape Town. For more on this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Brigadier Novela Potelwa, Western Cape Police Spokesperson

As foot and mouth disease outbreak worsens in KwaZulu-Natal. We hear from Aggrey Mahanjana on how this disease has affected the movement of cloven-hoofed livestock across the country. GUEST: Aggrey Mahanjana, Executive member of the National Livestock Farmers Association of South Africa  

A rift between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk erupted yesterday and has caused a noticeable reaction of surprise and disbelief. It all started with Musk’s criticism of Trump’s agenda bill then it quickly descended into the domain of personal attacks. We understand that efforts are being made to resolve tensions between the two men after their explosive argument. GUEST: Dr Gideon...

According to the latest Green Peace Africa Report, air pollution cost South Africa more than R960bn and what is even more concerning is the fact that the report also found that in 2023 alone, more than 41 thousand South Africans lost their lives due to polluted air. GIWUSA has warned that this latest report exposes the systematic violence and fundamental injustice of the capitalist system. GUEST:...

Three house robbery suspects were shot dead during a shoot-out with police earlier today in Johannesburg. Just last week, a suspect in the Olorato Mongale case was shot dead in KZN. Is the shooting of suspects an effective way to fight crime? To help us answer this, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Dr Chris De Kock, Crime Expert & Former Head of the crime information analysis&nbs...

Let’s continue talking to some of the dignitaries at the venue I’m broadcasting from in Cape Town. We are a few minutes away from the big announcement. I am now joined by…   GUEST: Mandy Muchnick

    Thami Ngubeni: Presenter of ‘Africa in Business’ on Channel Africa to do the intro:   Thami: Starting from next week, 12 June 2025. Channel Africa and SAFM will be collaborating to bring you the latest discussions on G20 building up to the November Summit. I’m joined by Ashraf Gaarda, the host of The National Pulse on SAfm, Leading the Conversation that&nb...

You’ve probably heard me say this a couple of times now on the show but if you missed it, I am broadcasting live from Cape Town once again, this time though, I’m not coming from the SABC studios but from a venue. Today, a big announcement will be made here, happening in a few minutes so I’ve asked a few of the dignitaries to join me for a quick chat before the announcement. First...

In conversation with Jeremy Sampson who recently received a Lifetime Achiever Award at the Marketing Achievement Awards. The award celebrates Jeremy’s accomplishments and the impact he has made on the South African marketing landscape. GUEST: Jeremy Sampson, MD of Brand Finance Africa

We hear from Lorenzo Davids on why he thinks “there is growing frustration with the way our freedom is being managed in South Africa”. This as he argues that our country needs to guard against any kind of diplomacy that doesn’t reflect dignity. GUEST: Lorenzo Davids, CEO of the Development Impact Fund

Today marks the beginning of the Hajj pilgrimage. For those of you who may not be familiar with it, the Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The event usually takes 5-6 days, depending on the sighting of the moon. Joining us to unpack the sociopolitical, cultural and spiritual significance of it is…… GUEST: Moulana Ebrahim Bha...

Free State High Court Judge Phillip Loubser has postponed the R255 million asbestos roof removal case to January 26 next year. This follows submissions by the state that they will appeal Moroadi Cholota’s US extradition process judgment which favoured her. SABC News Reporter in Free State, Aphumelele Mdlalane, spoke to accused 13 in the matter, former Free State Premier, Ace Magashule, who s...

Almost 3% of South African school staff screened for employment between March 2024 and February 2025 were flagged for criminal activity. This is according to new data released by TPN, a leading provider of background screening services. Education Activist, Hendrick Makaneta joins me on the line to react to this… GUEST: Hendrick Makaneta, Education Activist & Foundation for Education and...

Police have condemned an attack on members of the Anti-Gang Unit while performing their duties in Westbury yesterday afternoon. Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson, joins me on the line to tell us more about what happened in Westbury… GUEST: Brigadier Athlenda Mathe, Police National Spokesperson

One body was discovered in the early hours of this morning in Riverlea, Johannesburg, after clashes between the police and suspected illegal miners in the area. The area has been tense for the better part of today as community members accuse the police of corruption, stating officers accept bribes from the illegal miners. For more on this story, I am joined on the line by… GUEST: Msimelelo...